La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1978 volume:

197SGLPB C IP0R7D UtGU CO-fOOL C 1POR7D, INDIANA VoluMb 57 , j ,v yFjgjL I s [w XimL what X ttinb it uMXS. A tUn ofr innOCOnCb, A tLvn ofr Confidences. Long ago' it must b . f luxu® cu photograph Prese wO your memorios, They 'w cM that’s Qofib yow. PautQimOn TUBw rmrwAC. . . Qbuhto Cwotes Fwc i ofr LPf-fQ The 1977-78 school year began in furied controversy, as teachers throughout the school corporation contem- plated their first strike against the administration. Negotiations between the teachers and the school board began in February, in which the teachers requested a transfer and reduction in force language in the working agreement, specific class size, greater health insurance costs to be paid by the board, salary increase, and an increase in severance and career incentive pay. After many fruitless efforts to reach a favorable agreement, the teachers began their strike on Sept. 14 at 5:45 a.m. After many grueling ses sions between the school board and teachers, an agreement was reached and the package was ratified by both parties. Upon the opening of school on Monday, Sept. 26, Dr. Shannon Reffett, the only striking administrator, was asked to resign his post as head of the English Depart- ment, soon after which he accepted the job of adminis- trative head at the Westville Correctional Facility. i 1. M. Barthel braves the bad weather during the strike. 2. Two administrators, A. Brinklow and J. Hyde, arrive at school. 3. G. Allesee reports to work as J. She- phard and G. Linnemann hold the picket line. 4. T. Fisher patiently trudges through the rain which burdened many strikers. 5. S. Reffett helps strengthen the strike forces. 6. D. Parcell, W. Tarnow, J. Reed, and J. Dillworth take shelter from the stormy weather. 7. J. Hyde, J. Goad, and A. Brinklow ready themselves for a day without teachers. 5 LaPoxtb Is PctAtiJhgod by Qh up The worst blizzard ever to hit the Midwest swept through LaPorte in January of 1978. Many were left stranded by the record high snow drifts for days, as snow plows were unable to move through the heavy snow. Snow mobiles became the main means of transportation for many resi- dents of LaPorte County who were left without food or needed medi cal assistance. The National Guard was called in to aid motorists stranded by the blizzard and help clear the roads so that travel was possible. Upon hearing of the devastating bliz zard. President Carter declared Indiana a disaster area in order to help the state financially with snow removal costs. 'lai j CM QbuhblhipCuAS tkb lAxduJi 1978, it seemed, was the year for strikes. First the teacher’s strike and then an even more dev- astating strike; that of the coal miners. The miner’s strike not only affected the city of LaPorte, but the entire midwest as well. Drastic energy cutbacks were made by schools and businesses, evening activities canceled, heat cut down, and unnecessary lights turned off. President Carter was forced to use the Taft-Hartley Act against the miners when an agreement could not be reached, ordering them back to work. 8 v v UMWA rtoal o 1. 3. and 4. The newly constructed gym and pool facilities served the students well this year. 2. Near disaster hit LaPorte County on April 1, 1978. when the Midwest Chlorine Corp. at the Kingsbury Industrial Park caught fire Because of the high winds which spread dangerous gases from the chemical fire, residents of Kings bury. Mill Creek. Fish Lake, Salem Heights and Stillwell had to be evacuated until 8 p.m. that eve mng. The blaze raged on for 3 days, however, there were no seri ous injuries reported. 5. A new overpass being officially opened by Gov. Otis Bowen aided motorists in their travels. n Homecoming and Spring Sports Queens....................14 Musical ..................16 Winter Play ..............18 Spring Play ..............20 Swing Show................22 G.R. Formal...............24 Prom......................26 Jr. Sr. Banquet ..........30 Graduation................32 1. Marie Benjamin expresses her excitement as she is crowned 1977 Homecoming Queen. 2. The Sheer tamborine helps pro- mote spirit. 3. Marie Benjamin and her escort Rip Ludlow express their happiness as the winner is announced. 4. Spring Sports nominee Karen Rippy receives a bouquet of flow ers. 5. Members of the football team participate in a pep session. 6. Ray Cox announces the Spring Sports Queen. u Queens Reign Cupteinb at LPf-fC On October 21, many spirited Slicer fans joined the Homecom- ing festivities. Due to the decision not to have a parade, students decorated their cars and trucks and paraded them down Lincoln- way in an effort to spur on their fellow Slicers. Slicers were then escorted by a police car to the bonfire on “A” St. After their spirit was aroused, Slicer fans headed for Kiwanis Field to meet the opposing team. During halftime BSC nominee Marie Benjamin was named the 1977 Homecoming Queen. Marie's court consisted of Chris Kramer representing Art Club and Julie lemmolo representing Pep- per Club. Queen candidates were escorted by BSC members. The 1978 Spring Sports Queen was Marie Benjamin. Other candi- dates were P. Deardurff, C. Kramer, K. Rippy, and P. Heyse. After each club had nominated three girls, spring sports partici- pants picked five outstanding girls to be nominees. Then on May 16 students voted on one girl to become the 1978 Spring Sports Queen, who was announced at a Slicer Baseball game on May 20. 15 ' Bye Bye Btotfe’ ’ Becomes FcM t-fib Bye Bye Birdie” was the title of this year’s musical which opened November 17 with two other performances on Novem- ber 18and 19. The musical centered around Albert Peterson, (Bernie Killian) a manager for a rock star, and his girlfriend Rosie Alvarez (Dawn DeMarco). Rosie wanted Albert to give up his managing job and marry her. To help Albert earn enough money to pay Conrad Birdie (Randy Black) his share of their part- nership, Rosie dreamed up a plan to have Conrad give a sym- bolic last kiss to Kim MacAfee (Evie Thake) before he joined the Army. He would sing a song which would become a hit and earn a lot of money. But the scheme was complicated by Kim’s jealous boyfriend (Jeff McGee) and Albert’s domineer- ing mother (Susan Zickmund) who didn’t want Albert to marry Rosie. Director James Lampl and musical director Eddie Burk were largely responsible for the show's success. The orchestra and director Guy Foreman pro- vided the background music, and Robert Rhodes was the technical director. After the final performance on November 19, the cast pre- sented Mr. Burk with two birth- day cakes. When asked to give his age by the cast members, he declined. 1. Albert (Bernie Killian) and Rosie (Dawn DeMarco) arrive in Sweet Apple. Ohio. 2. Conrad Birdie (Randy Black) appears before the crowd in Sweet Apple. 3. Albert and two girls (Laura Ken nedy and Rose Casteel) dance to •‘Put On A Happy Face.” 4. Albert lists all of Conrad's virtues to a local reporter (John Bennitt). 5. A group of love struck teen-aged girls perform the Conrad Birdie scream. 17 l;eralb Argiis umim. i mi KMio mm n ri;« Debaters shine in ’77-78 (8 Hi III Banging the board- —«« M J— ,, mlTZZi , 4... „ . tT . ?!?,|.' l , 1«� iMK« . .. ..7 1 ■ ..w -« a. UTIL, JJT mT 7 Z,‘.'.' v� ‘Vhr.1 ' “ —- — • . -....... _ ww I Mf ««I IW H . .r , n. ----------- LPf-fQ Is News !! LaPwite f-ftglv Qekool Is One [Seats. Quaa we cooeted tfi teacher's strike lastsut u eb, but we also cooev quite o btt tnote at LaPotte f-figk Qcltool during tkeyeatv. We iepo t on school boavi hteetings, new dosses, concepts, plays, speech and debate. A tepod i and oftenfones cl photogtaphe axe on hand to glue ocuv leaders play-by-play account at Cb hiojvuty of ike spotting amts. We feel fiat LPf-fQ is an important element of the LaPorte f-fetaldAtguS' news carnage. Yes, LPf-fQ is news! EDITOR’S NOTE: This space has been given to the Herald-Argus in apprecia- tion of their assistance in put- ting this edition of the EIPe together. They have contrib- uted many photographs and much information to us in order that we might produce a complete record of the school year. For this and many other items, we thank them. We would also like to give special recognition to Kevin Swank and Steve Yeater for their photographic contributions. LPf-fQ QbuudjpMilhbcdefc Piesetds ' f-foM y ’ March 16, 17, and 18 was the climax for many students, teachers and others who helped to put the three act play, “Har- vey together. In her first year at LPHS, Miss Andrea Arnold made a success- ful debut as director of the win- ter play “Harvey.” The action centered around Elwood P. Dowd's (Bernie Kil- lian) fantasy of having an invisi- ble rabbit called Harvey. Because of his sister Veta Louise Simmons' anxiety over Elwood, she tried to have him put into a “nuthouse.'' Because of Veta’s strange story explaining Elwood's fantasy she was locked away instead. Many other student actors such as Valerie Troy (Myrtle Mae Sim- mons), Phyllis Pulaski (Nurse Ruth Kelly) and Scott Anderson (Judge Omar Gaffney) helped to make the comedy a success. During intermission, Mark Kessler entertained the audi ence by acting out the part of Elwood's invisible rabbit, Har- vey. The entire cast appreciated the help of many persons, with- out whom the play would not have been possible. Special thanks were given to Mr. Robert Rhodes and his stage tech class for making props. The coal strike almost delayed the play, when it was decided that all school activities after 6:00 p.m. would have to be canceled to save energy and coal supplies. But because of special consideration, “Har- vey went on as planned and proved to be a comedy hit at LPHS. 1. Debbie Palen applies face pow der to Bruce Murray while Jeff McGee and Rich Peglow look on. 2. Elwood P. Dowd (Berme Killian) introduces Harvey to busy body, Mrs. Chauvenet (Jenni Krentz) much to the surprise of Veta Sim mons (Darla Cavender) and Myrtle Mae Simmons (Valerie Troy). 3. Miss Andrea Arnold attentively watches her cast at dress rehearsal. 4. Stage Tech member. Rich Peglow, aids the cast of Harvey.” 5. Ethel Chavuenet fondly greets Elwood P. Dowd. 6. Myrtle Mae Simmons flashes a look of disgust at her uncle's fan- tasy. 7. Nurse Ruth Kelly (Phyllis Pula ski) happily accepts one of Elwood's cards as Lyman Sander son (Jeff McGee) looks on. CpoikglcbQtud Three one act plays were successfully presented to the public on May 4, 5, and 6 by La Porte High School students. “The Fumed Oak was the title of the first play about a henpecked man’s decision to leave his family. The confrontation between the man (Dave Kowalczyk)and his wife (Melissa Myers) provided for an amusing plot. Robin Campbell and Sue Zickmund played the other characters. The second play, “The Cop and the Anthem was set in New York about a bum’s amusing efforts to get arrested so he wouldn’t have to spend the winter on a cold park bench. The bum was played by Glenn Womack and other cast members included Donna Luther, Cathy Simonton, Mary Boudreau, and Debbie Kelver. The final play, “The Wild Flowering of Chastity” provided the audience with many laughs. Set in the livingroom of a humble mountain home, the plot included a hero (Jim Beasley) trying to save a young girl (Julie Wawok) and her aunt (Jenni Krentz) from an evil villain (Bernie Killian). After many comical twists of the plot, and introduction of new characters (one of them played by director James Lampl) the play comes to a surprise ending. Ken Kunze, Laura Kennedy, Darla Cavinder, and Jim McEathron were the other cast members. Other credits go to student director Phyllis Pulaski and technical director Robert Rhodes for the set construction, lighting, and sound. 22 1. Doris Gow (Melissa Myers) weeps while her husband, (Dave Kowalczyk) daughter, (Robin Campbell) and mother (Sue Zickmund) look on. 2. Lemuel T. Thwackenbusher (Glenn Womack) uneasily contemplates his future. 3. Melody Bopeep (Laura Kennedy) explains her predicament. 4. Desmond Darkacre (Bernie Killian) chuckles over his good fortune. 5. Henry Gow (Dave Kowalczyk) and his wife (Melissa Myers) vent their frustrations on each other. 6. Lemuel (Glenn Womack) is told to move on by a cop (Tom Roush). 7. Terence Truelung(Jim Beasley) demonstrates his talents to Chastity Wildflower (Julie Wawok) and Desmond Darkacre (Bernie Killian). 8. Desmond Darkacre (Bernie Killian) threatens Henry Homeward (Ken Kunze) with physical violence. 9. Aunt Absinthe (Jenni Krentz) cheerfully rocks her chair while holding her favorite possessions. 23 Owing CkoiA Pie etds ' Oingtn’ th WonM ’ ’ Under the direction of Ed Burk, the Swing Choir presented their annual Swing Show on April 21 and 22, 1978. Singin’ to the World was the theme given to the concert. Outstanding soloists were Ber nie Killian, Scot Anderson, Janet Johnson, Steve Carson, Andrea Pressel and Tracy Koch. Also, Lori Myers gave an outstanding per- formance singing a song written by herself entitled My Song. The songs performed ranged from Barbra Streisand’s Ever- green to John Denver’s Fly Away. You Can Come to Me, written by 1976 graduate Steve Morley, was sung by Bernie Killian as S. Morley accompanied him on the piano. A special song performed by the Swing Choir was their version of Short People. Swing Choir members emphasized the fact that the song wasn’t written to down grade short people, but to put down the short comings of people. Swing Choir members for 1977- 78 were: J. Aaron, S. Anderson, R. Casteel, J. Johnson, B. Killian, T. Koch, D. Lange, M. Matyk, M. McDermott, L. Myers, K. Passa- fume, A. Pressel, C. Ray, K. Ray- mond, and E. Thake. 24 1. Kevin Raymond serenades the audience with ‘ This One’s for You.” 2. Written by Steve Morley, Berme Killian sings ' You Can Come to Me.” 3. Swing Choir members Karen Passafume. Kevin Raymond, Rose Casteel and Tracy Koch harmonize the song, Fly Away.” 4. Swing Choir girls Jackie Aaron, Andrea Pressel. Janet Johnson and Karen Passafume practice “Fly Away at rehearsal. 5. Berme Killian and Janet Johnson perform Short People” with the aid of their costumes. 6. Kevin Raymond Berme Killian change the style of Let Me Be There. 7. Janet Johnson and Scott Ander son add to the selection, “P.D.Q. Dixie.” 8. Swing Choir couple Evie Thake and Mike McDermott dance and sing their version of P.D.Q. Dixie. 2s QRs Founoi Pwv l B cuv £ujOycth(! Occasion Green streamers, a life sized hour glass, and a crystal ball were some of the decorations that helped carry out the theme, Emerald City — Land of Oz” for the annual GR Formal. Pullman West provided the music for the couples who attended the dance, which was held on Saturday, January 7, 1978. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the queens, Emily Nicholson, who was escorted by Dave Jackson; Debbie Moffitt and her escort was Jim DeBruyne; and Janet Willis, escorted by Doug Parker. Each queen received a crown and three red roses. To attend the dance, each member had to earn points by participating in many projects geared to serve the community. Some of the projects were Rent-A Worker, Clockstoppers, and Cystic Fibrosis Drive. To both new and old members, the formal was an enjoyable occasion and many looked forward to the next one. 26 1. Beth Krcilek, Randy Nicholson, Janet Anderson and Tom Hughes enjoy each other's company. 2. G.R. couples dance to the music provided by Pullman West. 3. Scott Anderson and Donna Luther find time to appreciate the decorations. 4. Ted Karnavas and Cory Thorson enjoy themselves at the G.R. Formal. 5. Julie Steigely and Belinda Berglund and their escorts Steve Attar and Glen Kuchel take a break during the three-hour formal. 6. Larry Lufkin and Pam Morgan attend the annual G.R. Formal. 27 Russ Reigns at' 'CMim Rogah’ ’ At 10:30 p.m., Marybeth Russ was crowned the 1978 LaPorte High School prom queen by crownbearer Andy Lemberis and also presented traditional long- stemmed red roses by Chris Kabe- lin. After being crowned, Mary Beth stood on a gazebo-like struc- ture in the center of the audito- rium. “Casino Royale was the theme of the prom. Prom-goers enjoyed the casino atmosphere of the auditorium, cards and tinsel chan- deliers. A rotating strobe light with crepe paper streamers helped to express the “Casino Royale” theme. Professional photographs were taken by Del Cook as “Three Penny Opera” provided music for prom couples. Other prom queen candidates were Chris Kramer, Pam Dear- durff, Marilyn Droege, Karen Rippy, Jacque Aaron and Marie Benjamin. Despite the rainy weather, 250 couples attended the prom and 210 celebrated Post-Prom at Embers restaurant where break- fast was served. 1. Sue Piotrowicz and Jim LaBerge become enhanced with the atmos phere. 2. Civic custodians help make the prom a success. 3. Linda Woods and her date share a secret. 4. Terri Johnson and Garry Bowers enjoy a slow dance. 5. Prom goers dance to the music provided by Three Penny Opera. 6. Prom Queen Marybeth Russ is congratulated by her escort, John Rogers. 7. Crown bearer Andy lemberis and flower girl Chris Kabelin enjoy their first dance together. 8. Three Penny Opera provides music for prom goers. 29 Pio fiJiglcb PtooGS B cui Ptyoyetb@ Paening 30 1. Greg Jones relates an amusing story while Marie Benjamin, Ed Gil- liland, and Diana Kablin listen. 2. Kris Kramer and Steve Yelich enjoy a moment of being together. 3. Marilyn Droege and Mike Smith step out onto the dance floor. 4. Couples enjoy a fantasy game of 21. 5. Terri Johnson and Garry Bowers enjoy each other's company. 31 ’78 OtfuLucrfes Look Co tp(!ooeid{!y fo th Ftdu is On Sunday afternoon June 4, 1978, 520 seniors graduated from LaPorte High School. Commencement exercises were held in the new gymnasium where friends and relatives filled the gym to its fullest capacity. As the graduates marched into the auditorium, the LPHS band under the direction of Guy Foreman played War March of the Priests.” Nancy Tucker Hansen deliv- ered the commencement address. By examining her own life, Hansen was able to offer three ideas of advice to gradu- ating seniors: 1) Don’t ask dumb questions, 2) Utilize lan- guage properly and in an open manner and 3) Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, which occur during any endeavor. Diplomas were presented to the seniors by the Board of Trustees. A new tradition was made by the graduates of 1978. National Honor Society members were shown recognition by wearing a double cord over their gowns. Even though seniors were leaving behind a part of their lives, they were also looking complacently to the future. 1. Mary Jo Barney happily accepts her diploma from Howard Ribordy. 2. Wendy Coleman expresses her hap- piness at graduation. 3. A 1978 graduate pensively thinks of life after graduation. 4. Principal Jack Hyde announces graduating seniors at commence- ment. 5. A parent takes a picture of a gradu ate. 6. Mrs. Nancy Tucker Hansen delivers the commencement address. 33 Botud Upjnbms Pavb 34 uvQpjums Fut frDay “Imitations are not as “What am I, what kind of satisfying as self-expression. person am I trying to become? Mrs. Hansen Mrs. Hansen Football 38 Boy's Tennis 40 Cross Country 42 Volleyball 44 Girl's Golf 46 Girl's Swimming 48 Fall Reserves 50 Wrestling 52 Swimming 54 Boy's Basketball 56 Girl's Basketball 58 Gymnastics 60 Winter Reserves 62 Baseball 64 Girl's Tennis 68 Boy's Track 68 Girl's Track 70 Boy's Golf 72 Spring Reserves 74 Intermural 76 Cheerleaders 78 Auxiliary 80 37 1. Slicer defense smooths out the rough spots. 2. Greg Cotter tries to escape an opponent. 3. Coach Famiano celebrates a big victory. 4. Captains Tim Myres, John Zawada, and Todd Anthony partici- pate in a pep rally. 5. 1977 Football Team. 6. Bart Frost tackles a Raider. 38 fujuAies P@agu -9 R cmd The 1977 Football Team came through with another heartbreak ing season. Coach Famiano s second-year team worked hard only to fall short with a 1 -9 record for the season. The ••Family , as Coach Fami- ano called his team, showed everyone what true spirit really is. Hindered by the weather almost every game, the Slicers pushed their way through the season. At the Fall Sports Banquet awards were given to Greg Cotter for Most Valuable Player and Best Offensive Back. Best Defensive Back was awarded to John Zawada. Greg Bartoszek received Best Offensive Lineman, while teammate John Churchill was awarded Best Defensive Lineman. Captains chosen for next year were Bart Frost, Jack Bunce, and Chris Yelich. Front row, L to R: J. Bunce, E. Gmther, J. Laberge, T Essling. J. Wolford, J. Churchill. R. Mullins. B Udgard, B. Lowery B. Frost, M Reed, L. Espinosa Second row, L to R: M. Levenhagen, C. Baczkiewicz, M Wedow. J. Rodgers, C. Ray. G Cotter. T. Anthony. J Zawada. G. Bartozek, T. Myers, M. Otwinoske. T Martin, M Faust, J. Beasley Third row, L to R: By Richardson, K. Dimmitt, Br Richardson, J. Stevens, B. Gault, D. Maior, M. Johnson, R. Miller, D. Trottier, R. Bush. B Johnson, T. O'Neal, T. Roberts, C. Porter, C. Yelich. 39 Jetfats Post fhifnessiv 13-5 Cmsow The 1977 Slicer Tennis Team overcame schedule changes, make up matches, and a young team to post an impressive 13-5 record. The netters also captured the Duneland Conference title with a 10-1 record in match play. Coach LeRoy gave the credit for the championship to good, consistent playing and a great desire on the part of the kids to come out a win- ner. This year’s team was led by senior captain Cris Burns who was named to the All-Conference and All-State teams. At the fall sports banquet Burns was awarded the MVP award by his teammates while Doug Schroeder was selected as the Most Improved player. 40 1. The 1977-78 tennis team. 2. T. Swanson contemplates a passed shot. 3. Concentrating on a powerful backhand, Chris Burns crushes an opponent from rival Munster. 4. Jay Seegers strokes the ball with finesse while playing at the «2 position. 5. Marty Cains sets up to return a volley. Front row, from left: T. Swanson, J. Speiss, J. Seegers, P. Reed Back row: D. Schroeder, M. Cains, C. Burns, J. Adkins, and Coach Bob LeRoy. 41 1. Steve Carson longs for the finish line. 2. Scott Anderson is edged out by an opponent. 3. Marianne Gumney has much deter mination to finish. 4 Two LaPorte runners head the pack at one of the home meets. 42 RuMuitcj AjOtkeB Tough ' 'Feat' ’ Coach Power summed the sea son by saying, “It was a character building experience for myself. Even though our record was quite poor, we enjoyed ourselves and a looking forward to next year.” The 1977-78 season was full of hard- ships for our cross country run- ners. The teachers' strike broke the season by causing a disturb- ance in scheduling, injuries and the unpredictable weather. The season’s captain was Larry Owens and next year's captain was cho- sen to be Bruce Ramaekers. Scott Anderson was the recipient of the Most Improved Award and Bruce Ramaekers captured the Most Valuable. 43 Row 1: S. Cudney, D. Watkins, C. Niendorf, K. Day, M. Solmos. Row 2: G. Newton, L Shannon, T. Jasinowski, M. Sanders. 1. The 1977-78 Girls' Volleyball Team. 2. S. Cudney and T. Jasinowski show mixed emotions of relief and joy after scoring another point. 3. T. Jasinowski sets the ball. 4. G. Newton is ready for action as she watches the opposing team return the ball. 5. T. Jasinowski shows a smile of victory. 6. S. Cudney and K. Day warm up before a game. 7. The Volleyball team gained much sup- port from LPHS students. 8. S. Cudney delivers one of her patented spikes. 9. Coach McKeever ••psyches up the team for another Slicer victory. 44 V(M bcMm Qpik b 22-3 Cmscuv The 1977-78 Girls’ Volleyball team finished the season with an excellent record of 22 wins and 3 losses. This year the team consisted of highly spir- ited and highly skilled players, winning the Westville Invita tional and the Duneland Confer- ence. Slicerettes finished their season at the sectional, falling to Munster 15-11 and 15-10. Mrs. McKeever said, “The sophomores improved through out the year and we expect a lot out of them for next year. The girls are all dedicated to the sport and put in a lot of time beyond practice. This year’s team consisted of setter Gayle Newton, and spik- ers, Sheryl Cudney, Dianna Watkins, Kris Niendorf, Nancy Shannon, Karen Day, Michele Solmos, Marie Sanders and Tina Jasinowski. Captain Sheryl Cudney was chosen MVP in the Duneland Conference. Others chosen for the Duneland Con- ference team were: D. Watkins, S. Cudney, G. Newton, K. Day, and M. Sanders Honorable Mention. At the Fall Sports Ban quet, S. Cudney was awarded the Golden Arm Award. D. Wat kins was awarded the Most Improved. Left to right: Kathy Coleman, Kiane Shultz. Deb Hanberg. Sara Anthony Denise Cmiel, and Coach Mike Hoke. 1. The 1977 Girls Golf Team. 2. Denise Cmiel chips up for a possible •‘bird. 3. Showing a good follow through, Diane Shultz looks for the end result. 4. Deb Hanberg is on the way to another par. 5. Sara Anthony appears a little pensive after her tee shot on 1. 6. Kathy Coleman puts an iron close to the pin. 1. Margaret Jongkmd begins her warm up exercises as Laura Locke looks on. 2. Ellen Burns and Laura Locke take a break during a meet. 3. Wisty Zainal completes a reverse dive during a pre-game warm up. 4. The 1977-78 LPHS Girls' Swim Team. 5. Linda Brunke making good time in breast stroke. 6. Laura Locke races for the finish using backstroke techniques. 7 Chris Niezgodski does a forward pike during a pre-meet warm up. 8. Linda Brunke gets off to a quick start in the 50 yd. freestyle. 9. Swim Coach Miss Read, gives some tips to Lisa Locke and Cindy Jongkind. 48 QinJU’ Quuttt JecutvDives hd ou i ct£Q i oiv In 1977, LPHS saw the first Girls' Swim Team complete an exceptional season. The Slicer- ettes finished the season with 6 wins and 5 losses. At the Con- ference Swim meet Slicerettes placed 4th behind Valpo, Merril- ville, and Chesterton. At Sec- tionals they placed 5th with Cindy Beck being the 1st place winner in the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 2:20.833. Going to state for the Slicer ettes were Cindy Beck in 200 yd. individual medley with a time of 26.3 and Linda Brunke received a first alternate in 50 yd. freestyle with a time of 26.547. The team this year was made up of C. Beck, L. Brunke, D. Burns, C. Jongkind, M. Jong- kind, L. Locke, S. Kors, S. Floyd, S. Mladick, L. Fricke. W. Zainal, D. Brown, C. Niezgodski, S. Tesseraux, S. Wing, S. McCorkel, K. Raymond, K. Joseph, and M. Racker. The MVP award was received by Cindy Beck and MIP was received by C. Niezgodski. 49 J.V. Teams Qkoup Pio uSutg Jctfatcb 1. 1977 JV Girls' Golf team. 2. 1977 JV Football team. 3. Theresa Tarnow uses her volley ball skills to lead her team to vic- tory. 4. Laura Kreft and Dawn Buchanan discuss the game. 5. 1977 JV Boys' Tennis team. 6. Jay Seegers concentrates on a serve. Left to right: Coach M. Hoke, P. Hiler, J. Lyon, S. Kesling, and M. Trapp. __________ Front row, L to R: J. Macalka, M. Solmos, K. Beck, C. Harvey. Second row, L to R: M. VanDerPeet, G. Johnson and D. Moore. 50 First row, L to R: J. Fish, D. Akins, B. Sales, M. Euler, J. Johnson, R. Lang, B. Rippy, B. Porter, K. I Comeno, R. Nicondemus. Second row, L to R: K. Peterson D. Butts, J. Niewandowski, S. Adrian, j N. Surowiec, S. Patterson, M. Zeiter, D. Santana, S. Gazdick, J. Lambert. Third row, L to R: R.l Larazek, S. Mannen, J. Holmquest, M. Johnson, R. Alban, J. Cudney, C. Towne, D. Burger, S.l Helterbrand, and S. Garber. Wiesdm CtyttmR Cecfauud Crnxm The 1977-78 wrestling team closed out a winning season with a strong 11-4 record. Winning also the sectional crown. Coach Chuck Ford announced he was pleased with his first year team, ranked in the top 20 teams of the state. At the -Winter Sports Banquet Senior Mark Bernacchi was named Most Valuable with a record of 22-1. Mark also won the sectional and regional in his weight class at 132 pounds. Mark claimed the Dr. S. A. Farnsworth award for most team points along with the Kray Award for most pins. Rudy Lopez received the Kray Award for the most takedowns with a record setting mark of 35 takedowns. Senior Basil Datzman made great progress this season to earn the Most Improved grap- pler trophy with a record of 21 -3. Co-captains named for next year are juniors Brian Erne and Mike Cooper. First row, L to R: Co-captains, M. Bernacchi and B. Datzman. Second row, L to R: G. Lopez, J. Johnson, G. Corbet, D. Noel, R. Lopez. D. Hafenkamp, M. Cooper, M. Powel, M. Koch, B. Erne, and E. Majors. Third row, L to R: Coach C. Ford. Manager T. Bennethum, J. Gray, W. Thome, M. Lopez, F. Safranek, S. Kelsey, M. Lilovich, P. Jensen, J. Beach, and Manager J. Ware. 32 1. Coach Ford and Basil Datzman celebrate the thrill of victory. 2. The referee raises Mark Bernac- chi's hand after a victorious match. 3. Rudy Lopez holds his opponent to the mat. 4. Steve Barber works to grab some more points. 5. The 1977 78 Wrestling team. 6. Basil Datzman shows an expres- sion of pain while trying to make a reversal. S3 Top row: B Frank, J. Thode, T Brunke, T. Burris, K. Kunze, I. Jongkind, K. Kirkham 2nd row: J. Smith, J. Buyer, C. Wesolowski, J. DeBruyne, S. Nash, M. Fricke. 3rd row: R. Hurley, M. Solmos, K. Beck, J. Knoll, B. Finlay. 4th row: S. Lile, T. Burlingham, J. Linley, A. Stephens. L. Tucker. J. Jackson. T iike is Quuitt jfvtouglt JZ c uL Bt zking Qe sotv The 1977-78 Slicers Swim Team hung up their swimsuits upon completion of an excellent season with a record of 7 wins and 8 losses. Slicers captured 2nd place in Sectionals, falling to Merrilville, and at state they placed 12th. Co-captains this year were T. Burris and J. Thode. The Slicers set five new school records as T. Brunke, L. Jongkind, T. Burris, and S. Nash combined their efforts for a time of 1:42.2 in the medley relay, also a sectional record. L. Jongkind established a record of :55.1 in the 100 yd. back- stroke, also a sectional record, and a .22.1 in the 50 freestyle. K. Kirkham established a record of 5:10.2 in the 500 freestyle and J. DeBruyne with 398.45 points for 1 1 dives. Through the combined per- formance at state champion- ships, the medley relay team placed 3rd and in the 100 back- stroke, L. Jongkind placed 3rd. Coach Shei commented, ‘The seniors did an exceptional job in leading our team through this trying season. These young men took an adverse situation and did with it what many coaches only dream about. 1. Tom Burris cheers for his Sh- eer teammates. 2. Coach Shei discusses strat- egy with Tom Brunke. 3. Steve Nash pours full effort into his butterfly leg of the 200 medley relay. 4. The 1977-78 Slicers Swim Team. 5. Leo Jongkind glides through the breast stroke. 6. Diver Jim DeBruyne awaits the announcement of his new 11 dive record. 7. On his way to a new school record, Kirk Kirkham surges through the 500 free. 8. The medley relay team of Steve Nash, Leo Jongkind, Tom Burris, and Tom Brunke, receive their 3rd place medals at the state meet. 55 CUlmS Finish 2vul iit D l.Ct For the 2nd year in a row, the LPHS basketball team started out with a new coach. Mike Barthel, in just his 1st year as head coach, led the Slicers to 13-9 record and a 2nd place finish in the Duneland Conference. The Slicers were a very bal- anced team throughout the sea- son with a number of players aver- aging in double figures. Steve Yelich proved to be the big man” underneath by leading the team in rebounds. Accuracy at the free throw line was proved to be the strongest point for Jay Skibbe as he shot 78% from the charity stripe. At the Winter Sports Banquet, Senior Jay Skibbe was awarded the coveted Kesling Scholarship, along with the Kaminski free throw award. Scot Benefiel and Mark Reider were awarded Co- Most Valuable Player awards, while Junior Steve Yelich won the Most Improved. Rick Tuck was awarded the Mental Attitude award with Doug Justice collect- ing the Determination award. 56 R. Collins, J. Skibbe. By. Richardson, 0. Akins, R. Tuck, M. lagei Reider, Br. Richardson, D. Justice and Manager R. Alban. Second row, L to R: Asst. Coach B. Phillips, B. Avery, S. Benefiel, S. Yelich, C. Yelich, R. Miller, M. Johnson, and Coach M. Barthel. 1. Steve Yelich puts up a shot while Scot Benefiel and Mark Reider await the results. 2. Scot Benefiel, Jay Skibbe, and Steve Yelich show off the mighty Slicers defense. 3. Rick Tuck shows his ball han- dling skills while Brian Avery awaits the pass. 4. Scot Benefiel sets up a shot with Mark Reider and Otis Akins going in for the rebound. 5. The 1977-78 Varsity Basketball team. 57 Nqjup Qinh Bosk tj ryj.$yj BTmvvfBdz With .BOO tcuk The first ever Girls Basket ball Team at LPHS compiled a respectable 7-7 record. Although the team was young and inexperienced, they played well even in defeat. Only two of the losses were out of reach in the other five losses the Slicerettes were within five points. Hard luck struck the Slicerettes against Chesterton; both teams bat tied for a whole game plus 7 overtimes with the La Porte Cagers finally going down in defeat. Dawn Buchanan was selected as the MVP and Mar- inne Baucom was voted MIP; both Marinne and Dawn return next year; other team members were: Gayle New- ton, Capt.; Vicki Ballinger, Sheryl Cudney, Debbie Mag- ley, Kris Niedorf, Marie San- ders, Michelle Solmos, Deb- bie Trottier, Diana Watkins. 1. Sheryl Cudney shows pain trying to recover a ball. 2. The Varsity Team plans their strategy. 3. Dawn Buchanan lumps to win 4. Debbie Trottier finds it tight for a moment. 5. Gail Newton attempts to make a pass to a team mate. 6. Nancy Shannon shows team work by taking in the basketball. Gymnasts 'Gunng ’jUtouyli Gsasott For the second year in a row the Girls Gymnastic Team had a new coach. Miss Diane Woods. The team received over 100,000 dol- lars of new equipment which helped them to a quite successful season. Each of the teams. Begin- ning, Intermediate, and Advanced had .500 season. This year Cara Lemberis was voted MVP, while Angie Mirski was named MIP. Coach Woods stated that she was very excited about next year because the team will be picking up many freshmen. 60 1. Diana Kabelin performs the intermediate vault, a lay out squat. 2. Brenda Schmitt rests a moment during a bars routine. 3. Joy Becknell does a scale show- ing the judge her grace 4. Angie Mirski goes over the vault with determination. 5. 1977-78 Girls Gymnastic Team. 6. Cara Lemberis attempts one of her poises in her advanced routine. 7. This year’s captain Kim Welmtz. 6) 1. The referee watches as Bart Frost and Mark Johnson go for the rebound. 2. Slicer’s reserve basketball team works for the ball during a home basketball game. 3. Slicer Bart Frost jumps for the ball at the beginning of another game. 62 Qlkc i Rgsewes Aw Pu dsutg The 1977-78 Reserve program this year was very active in giving reserve players the opportunity to show their skill. The Reserve Basketball Team this year consisted of B. Nedza, G. Arndt, B. Frost, B. Avery, S. Buchanan, S. Gloyeske, R. Epper- son, M. Cains, J. Masterson, B. Behenna, K. Sharp, J. Logan, K. Ulam, D. Cope, L. Rehlander, J. Holtz, M. Johnson, and R. Miller. The team had a good season, with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses. The Reserve Swim Team had a season's record of 3-2. The team proved themselves very talented and competitive this year. The Reserve Wrestling Team this year consisted of F. Safrenek, M. Powell, G. Corbett, M. Lilovich, J. Gray, W. Thome, M. Jensen, and J. Beach. Coach Ford com mented that the reserve squad this year was a good group of wrestlers and will be depended on to fill some important positions on the varsity squad next year. 63 D l.O. — Qectloiui Tiihs Qfytusv lby Cfoc ts Once again, the 1978 Slicer Baseball Team proved them- selves by winning 20 games or more in a season for the 12th year in a row. As the Duneland Conference Champions for this year, the Slicer Baseball Team is ranked 11th in the State poll and once again captured the Sectional championship. The Slicer team got off to a slow start this year having to practice inside right up until the first game. They were winning most of their games, at the very start of the season, but then dropped three straight within a week. Then they came back the next week to beat Hobart. Coach Schreiber never lost his confidence but simply worked the team harder. At the Spring Sports Ban- quet, Coach Schreiber awarded Ed Gourley with the Most Valua- ble Player Award and Steve Padgett with the Most Improved Player Award. The Tom Ciecka Award was received by Eric Shreiber and the Lee Fuller Award was awarded to Mike Raymond. The Captains Award was awarded to Ed Gourley and Mike Raymond. Row 1: K. Buckmaster, E. Gourley, B. Frost, D. Justice, R. Epperson, S. Ford, M. Raymond, B. Shuta, J. Szynal, S. Padgett, K. Porter, M. Leven- hagen, T. Bennethum. Row 2: Coach Reed, D. Buerger, B. Sales, S. Nedza, J. Stevens, D. Santana, M. Reed, D. Weeks, D. Crites, A. Meyer, L. Rehlander, E. Schrieber, Coach Schreiber. : ju aiim ii 111— 1. Bili Shuta fires another ball over home plate. 2. Mike Raymond makes a mad dash for home plate. 3. First baseman Doug Justice goes for a double play. 4. Pitcher Bill Shuta shows projec- tion in his pitch. 5. The 1978 Slicers Baseball Team. 6. Shortstop Jeff Stevens slugs the ball into the outfield for a base hit. 7. Catcher Mike Raymond slides into second base during a home baseball game. 8. Eric Schreiber gives an O.K. sign to other teammates. 9. Catcher Mike Raymond slides while trying not to get out. 10. Mike Raymond tries to make it to 1 st base before the ball does. 65 1. Karen Day is ready to zap her opponent with her powerful serve. 2. Ruth Peters shows great determi- nation in winning the match. 3. Nancy Shannon and Ruth Peters prove to be a winning doubles team. 4. Colleen O'Neal shows grace in her rme. L.P.H.S. 1978 tennis team. 6. Marianne Guiney readies herself for the return. 7. Marianne Guiney burns her oppo- nent with her blazing backhand. 66 Row 1: Ruth Peters, Nancy Shannon, Anne Feikes, Jennifer Niewadowski, Colleen O'Neal, Angela Cash, Lisa Barker Row 2: Sally Dorman, Becky Osborn, Pat Hiler, Karen Day, Marianne Guiney, and Coach LeRoy. i -wmLmmm . ■■■■ f.i OectUmjcJ! Otoiuw Gained by Qkce tettes GuImm lj BcumS SuLatCtatb The Girl's Tennis Team played a spectacular season this year winning Duneland Conference, the Sectional, and the Regionals. Junior, Marianne Guiney, led the team with a 23 0 in singles and Sophomore Karen Day wasn’t far behind with a 14 0 in singles competition and a 9-1 record in doubles. Both Guiney and Day were awarded the MVP award at the Spring Sports Ban- quet. The most improved award went to freshman Jennifer Nie- wadowski. Coach Bob LeRoy presented gifts to his number 2 doubles team, Anne Feikes and Lisa Barker. Team captain, Col- leen O'Neal, presented a gift to Coach LeRoy from the team as a gesture of their appreciation for his work throughout the sea- son. Gfac tetfes CjbptujiJb Q dttiwjoJl Caxham; Row 1: Marie Beniamin, Maria Gabella, Patty Heyse, Linda Garwood, Sheryl Cudney, Gayle Newton, Kathy Pratt, j Sherri Trottier, Tammy Zeiter, Dianna Watkins. Row 2: Lisa Hemold, Kim Glanders, Roxanne Evans, Theresa Tar now, Silke Tessereaux, Marie Sanders, Tammy Werner, Sue Laun, Chris Niezgodski, Laura Cummings, Kris Nien • y dorf, Cindy Beck Row 3: Michelle Solmos. Patty Elder, Jackie Jordan, Maria Kreft, Dawn Buchanan, Marianne Bau ' com, Debbie Trottier, Tina Jasinowski. Mgr., Coach Parry. UkUIII The 1978 Girls Track Team compiled an outstanding 11-1 record. This extremely talented group of girls under the guidance of Ms. Parry captured the Sec- tional title. The LaPorte Harriers had great depth which helped them win tough meets. Eight peo- ple went to regionals: Jackie Jor- dan and Marie Benjamin com- peted in the state meet. Benjamin was named the most valuable player. Lisa Heinhold was voted Most Improved Player and Theresa Tarnow received the Mental Attitude Award. 68 1. Sheryl Cudney shows skill in her softball throw. 2. Sheryl Cudney pushes ahead of her hurdling opponent. 3. Debbie Trottier and Patty Heyse prove their endurance by leading the .440 4. LP.H.S. 1978 Track Team. 5. Diana Watkins leads the sprint in her relay race. 6. Linda Garwood and Marie Benja- min strive for the perfect hand-off. 69 1. Jim Beasley completes a jump over the high bar. 2. Luis Espinosa and Brian Paxson race for the finish during an away track meet. 3. Steve Yelich completes his broad |ump with ease. 4. Steve Yelich goes over the high jump bar. 5. The 1978 Boys Track Team. 6. Steve Yelich and Luis Espinosa com- pete for 1 st place. 7. Luis Espinosa finishes out the baton relay in 1st place. 8. Rich Collings finishes up the last leg of the baton relay. 9. Brian Ekins and Bruce Murray watch as a member of Hobart prepares for the high jump. 70 IkJlviduc GMoriQuocess The 1978 Boys Track Team started the new season with very talented and com- petitive members. The team ended their season with a 6-4 record. They placed 3rd in the Duneland Athletic Confer- ence. Out of the team, seven qualified for regionals and one who qualified for state, Chris Yelich. This year was the first year for the team to use the new gym facilities and they adjusted well to the indoor track meets. At the annual Spring Sports Banquet, Coach Barthel handed out several awards, two of which went to Cortney Ray, the All Conference Award and the Most Valuable Award. The Most Improved Award went to Chris Yelich. The Regnier Mental Attitude Award was awarded to Bryan Paxson, Captains Awards were received by Luis Espi- nosa and Roger Cameron. The Captains for next year will be Luis Espinosa, Chris Yelich and Steve Yelich. Row 1: R. Cameron. L. Espinosa. Row 2: P. Reed. B. Dugan. J. Beasley. S. Whicker. B. Murray. M. King. J. Lambert. G. Lopez, J. Cudney, R. Beach. Mgr., Coach Fami- ano. Row 3: B. Ramaekers, B Avery. C. Yelich, S. Yelich, M. Reider, C Ray. T. Muel ler' B-Pa son' M- Tarnow, R. Miller, R. Alban. B. Ekins, K. Jones. M. Zeiter. J. Espi- nosa. R. Collmgs, Coach Barthel 71 1. Gene Moryl finishes his putt wnh a sigh. 2. Bill Hurley finishes up a stroke and looks at his result. 3. Joe Liffick demonstrates good golf form as he finishes up a drive. 4. The 1978 Boys Golf Team. 5. Daniel Cmiel waits for instruc- tions from teammates. 6. Scott Uebele watches to see where his putt goes. 7. Gene Moryl watches as his putt goes to the next green. 8. Dan Cmiel, with great force, tees the ball off. 9. Scon Uebele begins his stroke with precision. MF c 72 Up Pqa liviougkoat Q z ow 1st row: J. Kaminski, D. Cmiel, E. Moryl. 2nd row: W. Hurley, S. Uebele, J Liffick, Coach Hoke. Not pictured: S. Barlag, K. Brainerd. The 1978 Slicers Golf Team began very slowly and has ended up in the state’s final 20. The record for the Golf team was 14-5 with an average of 324.9. For the third year in a row now the Slicers have gone to state. Coach Hoke commented, “ . . . two or three weeks ago they began to percolate and now they are in the state’s final 20. A very rare thing happened for one golfer at the Spring Sports Banquet. Gene Moryl was awarded every golf award. Moryl hit 41.1 percent of the greens and averaged 15.3 putts per nine holes. So presumably he was named Most Valuable Player for 1978. R ewes Lwh RhmucL Fuium lS hflnrtllke| a?e,y ”°W £ Dauve, nJana- Mar Euler- Randy Bani L ma Dunlap Do PaTker. y Spiess Luke Rehlander. Jim Lippens, Scon Hetterbrand. Coach Parsell. y. ' 3 Martirf Oebbie MPhytflsHani haron Rto Qow, Chris Swanson, Linda S£hrqeder,™ihy l ovanaugh ' Cains, 74 1. John Cudney pushes to be first across the finish line. 2. 1977-78 Reserves Tennis Team. 3. 1977-78 Reserves Baseball Squad. 4. 1977-78 Reserves Golf Team. 75 fidtehiwuilk lA td t Iki iests Each year intramurals expand into another area of sport. This year intramurals introduced soc- cer as a new way of getting the students involved. Students from other countries wanted a sport which they had played since their preschool days, thus the soccer program was started. Other sports that were part of the intramural programs were: volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and softball. Each program proved to be a big success. 76 1. Greg Bartozek's team tries to score as Mark Levenhagen's team puts up a battle. 2. The 1978 Table Tennis Champi- ons. 3. Mark Bernacchi gives Greg Bar- tozek support as Fred Zainal looks on. 4. Brett Alcorn and Chris Fritzen block Mark Bernacchi’s spike shot. 5. Jeff Stevens dribbles up court with teammate Milton McCoy at his side. 6. Unidentified players get their kicks out of intramural soccer. 7. Fred Zainal tries his luck at serv- ing. 8. Ray Matheny proves his athletic ability playing soccer. Front row, L to R: N. Walters, P. DeLetter, W. Wright. Back row, L to R: Sponsor M. McKeever, D. Boerma, T. Swanson, B. Hurley, and D. Borkowski. 77 Chmhoudm Ptotnofe Qput 1. Reserve Cheerleaders contribute their spirit during a pep session. 2. The Junior Varsity squad does a cheer at one of the home basketball games. 3. Varsity Cheerleaders stack up at the beginning of a game. 4 Let's get fired up,” shout var- sity cheerleaders during a home basketball game. 5. K. Manma, K. Kabelm, and K. Rippy wait for instructions during a pep session. 6. The 1977-78 Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad: C. Zahrt, J. Clindamel. S. Anthony, D. Cook, M. St.Clair, and G. Chidelick. 7 The 1977 78 Varsity Cheerlead mg Squad, Bottom row: M Benja mm, D. Kabelin, K. Shreiber Top row: K. Rippy, D. Mannia, L. Price. 8. During a pep session. Varsity cheerleaders help promote spirit for an upcoming football game 9. J. Clindaniel shows a look of worry during a Slicer's home bas ketball game. 78 1. Pam Deardruff works on picking up the bats for the Slicers. 2. Mary Nowak and Phyliss Pulaski smile after helping with a cross country meet. 3. Kim Schrieber shows the expres- sion that often comes with selling tickets. 4. Kim Job expresses her feelings about the cold weather at a track meet, while Mary Rucker and Dave Krider agree. 5. Mary Boudreau reflects on her teammates’ organizational hit. 6. The 1978 girls intramural volley- ball champions. 7. ’'Go LaPorte” proves there is spirit in LPHS. 8. Unidentified ballgirls await a chance to do their job. ■nw.! 80 Action Qtvds With QpVufc Front row, L to R: D. Moffitt, M. Boudreau, A. Kuta, and C. Daube. Back row, L to R: Sponsor M. McKeever, Captain N. Walters. L. Kreft, B. Lidgard, and L. Nunn. Action starts with spirit as the females of LPHS proved through- out the school year. Watergirl, Batgirl, Ballgirl, or even an intra- mural star, they all showed their spirit by working hard and accom- plishing what they set out to do. With the spirit willing, the action got underway in the fall and con- tinued through spring with each program growing in numbers, spirit, and strength. 81 V OFtB Seniors Juniors Sophomores 84 106 120 8) QpjdcyiS W ub L i by C p zbQ Lmu ms Under the capable leadership of their officers: President, Chris Burns; Vice President, Pam Deardurff; Secretary, Sandy Rittenberry; and Treasurer, Chris Kramer, the Class of '78 participated in their last unforgettable year at LPHS. There were many memorable occasions . . . homecoming, Jr. Sr. Banquet, Prom, plays, football games, and dances, that will stay in the minds of seniors for a long time to come. The teachers' strike, the Blizzard of '78, and the coal strike also helped prove that 1978 was a trying year for the seniors. Many of LPHS's traditions were broken as the year progressed to the finish. Basketball games were held in the new gym instead of at the Civic Auditorium . . . Seniors received their diplomas in the gym instead of at Kiwanis Field . . . couples celebrated Post- Prom, at Embers Restaurant, which traditionally was held in the Civic . . Jr. Sr. Banquet was held in South Bend instead of La Porte. In many ways the Class of '78 was similar to other graduating classes in that Seniors anxiously looked ahead to the future. Because of job competition in the world, many seniors decided not to end their education at LPHS. The Class of '78 carried on after graduation realizing that graduation day was the first day of the rest of their lives, remembering their school years, but also looking complacently to the future. 84 KEVIN AHLGRIM KENDRA AINSWORTH KERRIE AKINS ROGER ALBAN BRETT ALCORN SUSAN ALLESEE JANET ANDERSON TODD ANTHONY CHRISTINE ARNDT KEVIN ARVESEN KATHLEEN AVERY CASI BACZKIEWICZ TERRY BAKER MARIA BARBER MARK BARBER SCOTT BARLAG MARY BARNEY OLNEY BARREIRA DONNA BARRIER GREGORY BARTOSZEK CYNTHIA BAYER MARLENE BEALOR SHARLENE BEALOR SCOT BENEFIEL MARIE BENJAMIN MARK BERNACCHI JULAINE BILGER DIANA BOICE TODD BORAWSKI NANCY BOWEN 85 GARRY BOWERS KELLY BRAINERD STEPHEN BRENDA LINDA BROOKS JULIE BROWN KEVIN BROWN THOMASBRUNKE CLIFFORD BRYAN SUSAN BUCHNER KENNY BUCKMASTER KIMBUNCE LINDA BURGESS CHRISTOPHER BURNS THOMAS BURRIS WILLIAM BUSHONG DANA BUTTS MARK BUTTS VALERIE BUYER CATHY CABLE ROGER CAMERON ROCHELL CAMPBELL KENT CARPENTIER STEVEN CARSON BARBARA CASPER ROSE CASTEEL RODNEY CHAMBERS CHRISTINE CHIDALEK ALAN CHILDRESS JOHN CHURCHILL TIM CLOONAN 86 Picture Not Aveiteble DENISE CMIEL MARLENE COATS JACKIE COMBS MICHAEL COOK WENDELL COOK GREGORY COTTER SHERYLCUDNEY ROBERT CUMMINGS JOHN CUMMINS KEVIN CURRY BASIL DATZMAN CHARLES DAVIS NATALIE DAYTON PAMELA DEARDURFF JAMES DEBRUYNE PAUL DELETTER DAWN DEMARCO KEITH DEVEREAUX CHRISTOPHER DEWOLF KALINDI DIGHE GAYLA DIPERT TIM DOUGHTERTY STEVEN DRAGOS KEREN DREGER MARILYN DROEGE ROY DUDIAK JOHN DUFFY KIP DUGAN TIMOTHY DUNIFON DIANE DUVALL 87 PATRICIA EGGLESTON PATRICIA ELICK GARY ELLINGER PEGGY ELMORE APRIL ENGLE ALAINE ENGLE DARLA ESKRIDGE THOMAS ESSLING STEVEN EULER MARLICE EVANS SHEILA EVANS KEVIN EVORY KATHY FITZGERALD LINDA FLORY CATHLEEN FORRESTER STEWART FOSTER MARSHALL FRANSCHINI DEBRA FRANCIS 88 QenUrtS SHERRY GOODSON 1. Deanna Jackson and Cliff Bryan pose for their formal GR pictures. 2. Leo Jongkmd places 3rd in State with a 100 yd. backstroke record time of 55:1. WILLIAM FRAZE HOWARD FREELAND MARIA GABELLA MAUREEN GALLAGHER KAREN GAMES SHIVAUN GARBER TERESA GARCIA ELIZABETH GARWOOD LINDA GARWOOD PATRICIA GARWOOD FLORENCE GILBERT EDWARD GINTHER BARBARA GIRARD JUDY GOETHALS LOURDES GONZALEZ REGINA GOODSON 89 STEVE GORE EDWARD GOURLEV RICKEY GRAF JIMGRAU TERESA GRYS BRENDA HABERMAN DAVID HACKER FLORENCE HAGLE CRAIG HAGER LORI HAGGLUND DEBORAH HAKES FRANK HALL WANDA HAMMONDS PAMELA HANNA CATHERINE HANSEN TIMOTHY HARDER DUANE HARLEY SIEGRID HASSE RENEE HATFIELD DEBRA HAZELBAKER KENNETHA HEAPS KATHY HEIDER RAE HELTERBRAND JEFFERY HERROLD ELIZABETH HEUSI PATRICIA HEYSE EMMETTE HIGGINS DONA HILL ROBERT HLUCHAN JEAN HOFFENKAMP 90 DAVID HOLLOWAY PAMELA HOLLOWAY DANNY HOLT LANA HOLT BARBARA HOMMER DARLENE HOOPS CONNIE HOSTETLER DANIEL HOSTETLER BROOKE HOYT THOMAS HUGHES JULIE HUNT WILLIAM HURLEY JULIE IEMMOLO DEANNA JACKSON DAVID JAHNZ THOMAS JANKOWSKI NANCY JEGLIC JANET JOHNSON RICHARD JONAS LEOJONGKIND DOUGLAS JUSTICE JULIA JUSTICE THEODOR KARNAVAS THERESA KAUTZ GARYKEEHN MAUREEN KEENAN DAVID KEETON BRIAN KEIM TERESA KELLEMS NANCY KELLER 91 KATHY KELLOGG MARK KESSLER PATRICIA KESSLER BRIAN KETNER PAUL KILLIAN MARIA KIM PATTY KIMMEY PAMELA KIPP KURTKIRKHAM MARK KISSINGER Ji dzttoiis Wad otMtfL ioh A tiv '78 1. Glenn Oman listens to a physiology lecture. 2. Tammy Cheung contentedly looks at her art project. JEFFREY KLEMCZAK VERONICA KLISS MARK KOCH TRACY KOCH CYNTHIA KOEHN ROBERT KOEHN WILLIAM KOENEMANN RANDALL KONOWITZ CHRIS KRAMER TIMOTHY KRCILEK 92 TIMOTHY KREAMER ANDREAKUKLA KENNETH KUNZE JAMES LABERGE DAVID LANGE KENNETH KUNZE JAMES LABERGE DAVID LANGE PAULLEFFERT JULIE LEMCKE ROBERT LEMLEY MARK LEMONS DANNY LENARDSON MARY LEVENDOWSKI BRIAN LIDGARD JOSEPH LIFFICK ARTHUR LILLY WILLIAM LOWERY BRYAN LUBS RIPLEY LUDLOW THOMAS LUKAC DANNY LYON 93 KATHLEEN MACHEK LEWIS MAHONEY EDWARD MAJOR ANNETTE MALEC DUANE MANNING MARGARET MANSFIELD PAULA MANSFIELD LESLIE MARCUM RORY MARSHALL THOMAS MARTIN RONALD MASEK MICHEAL McDermott ROBERT McPherson TIMOTHY McKIEL JACKIE McLEECE SHAWN McLAIN SHERYL MEAD ROBERT MEEGAN SHAWN MERRILL DENISE MILLER MARY MILLER KIMBERLY MILZAREK DEBRA MINICH JORGE MONTEMAYOR DARLENE MOORE WAYNE MOORE PAM MORGAN EUGENE MORYL THOMAS MUELLER WILLIAM MUMAW 94 ROBERT MURRAY LORI MYERS PAM MYERS TIMOTHY MYRES STEPHEN NASH GAYLE NEWTON LOUIS NOAKES RIK NOE MARY NOWAK COREEN ODELL ANITA ODONNELL GLENN OMAN COLLEEN ONEIL REBECCA OSBORN LARRY OWEN ROXANN QUADLIN DAVID QUINN STEVEN PADGETT NANCY PARKS KAREN PASSAFUME SUSAN PAWLAK DORIS PELZ TINA PERKINS JACQUELYN PETERS RUTH PETERS DONNA PETERSON LAURIE PETERSON SANDRA PHILLIPS LAUREL PIOTROWICZ MARY PIOTROWICZ 95 JULIA PISELLO WILLIAM POINTON RONALD PRAST KATHLEEN PRATT ANNE PRELLWITZ ANDREA PRESSEL LORI PRICE MICHELE PRICE SUZANNA PRICE PHYLLIS PULASKI DENNIS PURTHA CORTNEY RAY KEVIN RAYMOND MICHAEL RAYMOND PATRICK REED MARK REIDER DENNIS REUILLE SANDRA RIGLER KAREN RIPPY SANDRA RITTENBERRY CHESTER ROBERTS 96 JOHN RODGERS DEBRA ROSE LORI ROSENBERG JULIE ROUTT CHARLOTTE ROWE JAMES ROY DEBRA RUDDY JOSEPH RUDOLPH MARYBETY RUSS TERESA SAFRANEK CORBY SALEK DAVID SALMON SUSAN SALZER IRIS SANCHEZ RONALD SASS KAREN SATKOSKI JODE SAYLOR KIRBY SAYLOR SHEILA SCHERMERHORN PETER SCHMALTZ Occasims P'um Unfmgeftab (o Cmims 1. Julie Brown aids the attendance office 2. Dawn DeMarco performs during an A Cappella concert. 3. Kalindi Dighe and Judy Goethals confidently express their views in a debate match. 97 ANNE SCHMITT KATHY SCHNEIDER ERIC SCHREIBER LORRAINE SCHRIER DOUGLAS SCHROEDER ROBERT SCUPHAM DENNIS SCHWEDER TAMARA SCOTT KAREN SEDGLEY LYNN SEVERS SHARON SHOFFNER CHARLES SIMONSON REATHEL SIMPSON JAY SKIBBE CHRISTINE SLABAUGH DONNA SLATER SHERRY SLATER CHARLES SMITH DAWN SMITH KATHLENE SMITH PAMELA SMITH SUSAN SMITH DAVID SMOROSKE DEBRA SMUDDE DOUGLAS SNYDER PAMELA SNYDER SHERRY SOUTHARD JEROME SPEVAK RICK SPIER JOHN SPIESS 98 THOMAS STAHL BRUCE STANDEFER LARRY STAPLES MARGARET STASSEL JULIE STEIGELY DEBRA STEPHANI JEFFREY STEVENS KATHERINE STONE KATHY STUDTMANN KATHY SUROWIEC CONNIE SWANSON JANET SWANSON MARK SWANSON SUSAN SWANSON CHRIS SZAWARA MARK TARNOW MARK TARNOW PAULA TARNOW VICKY TERRY EVELYN THAKE JEFFREY THODE TOD THOMAS ROSEMARY TOMCZAK SHERI TROTTIER WILLIAM TROY BRENDA TRUESDELL SHANNON TRUSTY CYNTHIA TUBBS WANDA TUBBS RICHARD TUCK 99 7978 y pp iimgs HA hbQ ttinS’ LastY6 Utuqu JIMMIE TURNER MIMA TURNER KEVIN ULAM DALE ULTSCH JEAN VANVOORHIS JUDITH WAAK JANE WADE JERRY WAHLSTROM RODGER WAHLSTROM DOUG WALKER DARIN WARKENTIEN PERRY WATSON JOSEPH WATTERSON JANE WAYLAND MARK WEDOW 100 SUSAN WELCH KIMBERLY WELNETZ JAMIE WERNER MARY WHITE SANDRA WHITE TIMOTHY WHITMAN TERRI WILKE ROBERT WILLIAMS SHERRI WILLIAMS HOWARD WILSON ROBERT WILTFONG JAMES WINGETT JAMIE WIREMAN DEANWISNER WAYNE WOODRICK ANTHONY WRIGHT ANN WRUBEL DIANA WURSTER MARK YODER FREDZAINAL 1. Louis Mahoney and Tim Cloonan prepare a debate. 2. Kathy Smith practices during rehearsal for a concert. 101 JOHN ZAWADA TAMMY ZEITER SCOTT ZOBOROSKY THERESA ZOBOROSKY DARRYL ZOOK RUBEN ABOYTES DEWAYNEBIRD DONNA FRESHOUR KENNETH JAGOAKA TED JASZKIEWICZ DIANA KARATT FREDRICK MARTIN TAMMY MOISON REBECCA NICHOLAS LISA OLLING JACQUELINE AARON CATHLEEN BALKER KEVIN BARGHOLZ BROOKS BARNES TERRY BEAM VERNON BERG ANTHONY BERNACCHI TERI BILDERBACK SCOTT BLAKE TERRY BOARDMAN DEBRA BRAUN STEVEN BRITTON TAMMY CHEUNG RODNEY CIESIELSKI RICHARD COBURN JAMES CREECH JUDYCROCHKETT CHRIS DAILEY WAYNE DAISY WILLIAM DANIEL SHEILA DEPOY JOHN DUFFY STEPHEN FILIP JACKIE FISHER JERRY FORD RORBERT FRANCIS NOT PICTURED MARLENE FRAZIER CHRISTOPHER FRITZEN REBECCA GALLOWAY MARYANN GURROLA MARK GUSSMAN GREGORY HOLMQUEST BARBARA HOMMER THOMAS HUBER CRYSTAL JOHNSON JANET JOHNSON ROBERT JANAS MIKE KELLER LISAKIRKHAM REGINA KOTLOWSKI BENJAMIN KRIVAK DEBORAH LAMBERT PAMELA LAWSON MICHAEL LENK JACK LINDSEY LARRY LUFKIN GAIL MASTERSON MILTON McCOY dale McDaniels McEATHRON A PAUL McKAY LAURA MILLER VERNON MILLER 1. Seniors enioy their family living class. VERONICA MILLER JOHN MILLS STEVEN MUELLER RONALD MULLINS DARRYN NEUJAHR EMILY NICHOLSON SANDRA OGDEN TERRY OTT MICHAEL PAVEY BRIAN PAXSON JAMES PEDRETTI TRACY PLANK MARK PLIS KENNETH SHAFFER MARK SHARP DONNA SHAW CAROL SHUTA EUGENE SMITH WANDA STONE CORY THORSON THERESA TONAGEL MARIA TRIPODIA RANDALL VEATCH DIANNA WATKINS CHRISTINE WILHELM JOHN WOLFORD DONNA ZEMAN 103 77 U£ rrWAC 1 bid what 0 tcivS it mas, ft mas . . . A tUn ofy innocence A tUn (xwfcdettc LoitgagO'. . . itmustb . . . f hews (h pkotog'iaplv, Piesew yowi M notteS; They ’rue M that’s Qefat you — Qimiow Sr QaA uMihet 105 C 26S ofa ' '79'' flA ikes Things f-foppen Synonymous with the word •Juniors” is the word prom, and the Junior Class of 77-78 presented LPHS with the unforgettable Casino Royal. Organizing the class toward this goal were class officers: Jim Kaminski, President; Rich Collings, Vice-Pres.; Jan Whitted, Secretary; Dana Cook, Treasurer. College preparation began early in the junior year. Ini- tials like PSAT. MNSQT, and SAT became meaningful to college-bound juniors. The 77-78 school year was a time for work and for fun for the junior class. Important decisions had to be made about their future while Jun- iors spirit was kept at its peak as the class of '79 partici- pated in the many new activi- ties LPHS had to offer. 106 Alan Adrian Doug Ainsworth Otis Akins Terri Alban John Alexander Beth Alumbauyh April Amor Scott Anderson Duane Arndt Greg Arndt Harry Arthur Steve Attar Brian Avery Rob Bachman Tim Backer Donna Baker Janet Baker Vicki Ballinger Lisa Barker Jim Bartholomew Kevin Basic Lone Bates Eric Beach Bob Bealor Tammy Bealor Jimmy Beasley Cindy Beck Dennis Bed well Judy 8eehlcr Kathy Beiser Kristi Bell Patty Bel' Rebecca Bellman John Bennitt Jane Berby Belinda Berglund Donna Bcrnacchi James Bessegato Karl Btomeyer Daneii Boone Deb Borkowski Kristy Bowen Mark Bracken Jeff Breseman Paul Brettm Cheryl Browder Kris Brown Spencer Buchanan William 8uchner Julie Buday Jim Bulington Jack Bunce Tammy Sunning Tom Burger Jim Burkhart Richard Bush 107 Robyn Caler Paula Callas Natalie Carlson Kathy Casper Darla Cavmder Yolonda Cepeda Martha Chalik Mike Chambers Martin Chidalek Coral Chrobak Terry Church Sharon Clark Howard Clifton Steve Clindaniel Jay Coffeen Linda Coffeen David Coleman James Coflings RichCdlmgs Tony Collins Dana Cook Pat Cook Mike Cooper Laura Cummings Susan Curry Tony Curtis Shan Cussen Norman Daisy Mike Dan John Daniel Deb Danielson Connie Daube Mike Day Veronica DeMoret Janet DeRover Dawn DeVaux Gregg OeVaux James DeWolf Russell Dickson 108 Larry Dtlloway Lori Dilloway Linda Dimmett Kevin Dimmeit Brian Dragos Pamela Drake Ban Dugan Penny Dunlap Leon Ournal Lisa Durnal Matt Eberiy Randy Eggert Kim Embree 8nan Erne Luis Espinosa Mark Ewan Mary Fackelman Jami Fee Anne Feikes Cathy Felton David Fickel Robert Finlay Mike Flagg Nancy Floyd David Ford Scott Ford Mike Foust Bart Frank Bart Frost Andres Ga bella Wayne Garab Brett Gault Garry Gayda Tim Gear heart Mary Jo Giggy Kim Glanders James Gloor Steve Gloyeske Bridget Gourley Brian Graffis 109 Gerald Gray Beth Grott Marianne Gurney Tom Gussman Cynthia Haag Chris HaQer Pamela Halter Jim Hammonds Tamara Hansen John Harnett Jim Hartwick Chris Hasseileidt Larry Hausen Rick Henderson Debbie Higgins Pat Hiler Vickie Hill Todd Hmdsley Tawyrta Hmc Jim Hluchan Jerry Hoffmann Ed HoJmquest Steve HoJmquest William Hope Jeffrey Hundt Kevin Hupertz Carol Huss Debbie Hu Kirk Ingram Lome Irwin Beth Jackson Jeff Jackson Mark Jackson Tom Jackson Carolyn James Rhonda James Kevm Jared Esther Jaycox Mike Jensen Kim Job 10 Mark Johnson Robert Johnson Sharon Johnson Tammy Johnson Kenneth Jones Jackie Jordan Donna Kabacmski Diana Kabelm James Kaminski Diana Karaff Arthur Kaufman Jon Keene Scott Kellogg Steve Kelsey Jerry Kemmerer Paul Kennedy Mark Kenyon David Kerchner Adam Keslmg Janet Keslmg Sandra Keslmg Debbie Kessler Robert Kmdig Steve King Judy Kingshott Judy Kmgsolver Jill Klmgbeil Mark Koehn Carol Krause Juliet Krcilek Laura Kreft Denise Kruger Glenn Kuchel Shark? ne Kupres Alexis Kuta Renms Kuta 1 Vincent Kuta Bren Lain Jeff Lambert Kimberly Lang Susan Laun Mark Lawson Jody Lehman Cara Lembcns Gary Lemons Lisa Lempke Dorothy Lenick Jackie LcRoy Bob Levandoski frank Levendowski Mark Levenhagen Bridgotte Lewis Brenda Lidgard Davnd Lilly David Lmdgren Penny Lloyd Lisa Locke Curtis Lofton Tonya Logman Guillermo Lope; Rudy Lopez Donna Luther Andrea Lux James Magley Anne Mahoney Del Majors Connie Martin Barbara Maxson James McAfee Wendy McCombs Alvm McCullough Karen McEwen Lisa Mcfadden Jeffrey McGee Micheal McGee Nancy McGee Kathy McGinnis Mike McGrath Maureen McLain Mary McNeil David McVay Steve Meegan Gary Metcalf Andrew Meyer Bonnie Miller Cathy Miller Judith Miller Kathy Miller Mary Miller Mike Miller Randy Miller 112 1. Randy Miller and Brian Graffis are busy at work in history class. Salty Miller Suzanne Miller Lori Mills Joyce Mimch Susan Mladick Kenneth Moc Debra Mottitt Kevin Motden Harry Morrison Gena Mrozmski Eve Nagler Steve Nedza Sandra Nelson Kathi Newton Kris Niendorf Debbie Nieto Diane Nockels Brenda Noel David Noel Laura Nunn Penny Ohime Pam Okrzesik Greg Ololski Kevin Ott Todd Ort Margaret Owen Brenda Owens Kathy Ozdyck Martha Quinn Margaret Pahs Kathy Palmer Robert Parks Connie Passafume Kirk Patched Roger Patta Robert Parks Connie Passafume Kirk Patched Roger Patla Barb Padon Kenneth Paxson Jimmy Penny Brent Perkins Kathy Perz 113 Tony Petros Michele Pettis Susan Protrowic Barry Pitman Greg Pomtoo Michele Popejoy Kirk Porter Steve Povlock Mark Prast Jerry Pruden Bruce Ramaekers Todd Ransom Mike Reed Tom Reeder Kevin Rettett Brian Richardson Byron Richardson Chris Richardson Lon Riley Chns Roberts Tim Roberts Jeff Robinson Kari Rollins Harold Roman Keith Romanoski Debra Rose Diane Rose Ron Rosemow James Ross Tom Roush Carl Rowe Guillermo Ruiz Frank Safranek Norma Salmas Curtis Scherer Robin Schimmel Martin Schloesser David Schmitt Jody School Karen School Pam School 1U Kim Schneber Pam Schrock Susan Schroeder Mike Schwenk Karen Seegers Eric Senne Jerry Seymour Nancy Shannom Gloria Sharp Charles Shaw Sheila Sheets Robin Shelton Kelly Sherock Patricia Simpson Scott Simpson Shan Simpson Sarah Sms Jody Sabaugh Kandi Slater Bill Smelt er Bruce Smith Diane Smith Jeff Smith Jerry Smith Mike Smith Mike Sneed Kelly Snyder Doug Snyder Mary Sowards Brent Spence Kim Spencer Polly Stacy Bob Standefer Kathi Stayback Russell Steigely Jeff Stevens Tod Stewart Jari Stimley Jill Stover Tia Struss Steven Surma Lori Swanson Mark Swanson Dora Szilagyi 115 GabeSzoke Michele Szyaal Ann Tarnow Kelly Taulbce Randy Taylor Silke Tesseraux Laurie Teter Pam Thompson Andy Tibbs Bryan Tilling Bruce Todd Joyce Todd Julie Travis Doug Trottier Cheryl TuhoisKi Dean Tuholski Lea Tuholski Janyl Turak Dan Unger Paul Valentine Wayne Van Du sen Charlotte Vaughan Kathy Viel berth Jackie Waak Zane Wade Ricky Wagner Bonnie Wahlstrom Barb Wallis Terry Walter Nancy Walters M.ke Warfel John Watterson Walter Wawok Brenda Wayland David Webb Thomas Wegiel Robert Werts Crarg Wheatbrook Diana West Todd Wheeler Lon Whitacre Jan Whitted Jean Whitted Cindy Wiencken Pam Wilber Jell Wiles Tina Wilburn Marcia Williams Chris Williamson Carta Wilson Walter Wilttong Carlos Wireman Robert Wolford Zoe Ann Wood Linda Woods Tammy Worthington 116 Ted Wofthmgton David Wright Laurie Wurster St even Yeaney Chris Yclich Steve Yelich Diane Younce David Young Deborah Young Casey Zahrt WistyZainal Sue Zobrist Larry Bowser Sherry Buckland Mike Gurrota Becca Lehner Raymond Mo(den Kevin Nelson Mark Newkirk Barry Pittman Lost eternally from our world but never from our hearts, A young and wonderful boy journeys onward from the off times cruel and confusing world to a golden paradise of eternal life. Without my beloved brother, my world will be incomplete and empty For he willingly gave me his love. But it cannot be said that David leaves us entirely alone, when the beautiful memory of his happy face lingers on. Although David is gone, he’ll never die because his memory lives on. From Nugent to heartaches, from laughter to Pink Floyd, From loud music to crazy antics to love to eternity. David will never die. Dawn DeMarco 117 JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Marsha Bartoszek James Fontanna Mike Mmix Dale Beghtel Daniel Folwer Mark Otwinowski Todd Bennethum Morgan Friedman James Peterson Rodney Boyd Laurie Fullmer Marvin Polslra Georgette Bozek Donna Gallagher Tonja Roman David Brehm Steven Gore Sandra Rootes Diana Brown Maureen Graf Jeffrey Rucker Sandy Brown Scott Halcomb Micholas Salo Sherry Buckland Salina Harkleroad Jeffrey Searing Tammy Bunce Matthew Heinold James Smith Danny Cannan Richard Jackson Denise Snyder Lisa Cardella Ellen Johnson Roger Stevens Rex Carlson Kent Johnson Timothy Swanson Elezabeth Carter Melvin Darwick Nancy Teter Martha Cavanaugh Gary Kautz Michael Thode Teresa Crites Tony Kell Walter Thome Sandra Daisy Joy Leffew Ingrid Thorson Susan Daisy Mary Levandoski Jesse Tibbs Rick Daley Terry Levandoski David Towle Gerald Daniel Roy Marganti David Underwood Carolyn Davis Mike McCarty Julia Wawok Melissa Dewers Debra McCoy Leticia West William Doran Mike Memdl Pamela Wisler Ronald Eigenmann Lori Milanovich Randy Yeadon IF IF a picture paints a thousand words Then why can't I paint you. The worlds will never show. The you I've come to know. IF a face can launch a thousand ships. Then where am I to go. There’s no one home but You, You've all that's left me to. And when my love for life is running dry. You'll come and bore yourself to me. IF the world stops revolving. Spinning slowly down to die. Then You and I will simply fly away. — David Gates — Bread 118 QopkoinOWS And QuWWS Sophomores who entered La Porte High School this year were no differ- ent than the previous Sophomore classes in that they were nervous and unsure of their surroundings. Those who took summer school, however, knew their way around, and were willing to help those who did not. With the guidance of the upper- classmen, Sophomores began to show some school spirit, and looked forward to an exciting first year at LPHS. One of the things they looked forward to was using the new gym facilities. They were especially curi- ous about the pool and the diving tank, which they were able to try out in late March. Class officer elections were held early in the school year, and the Sophomores chose Sara Anthony as their president. Karen Day was elected vice-president and Judi Jones was secretary-treasurer. With the help of the Sophomore Class, they organized money making pro- jects to finance the prom in their Junior year. R to L: Sara Anthony, Karen Day. and Judi Jones (above). James Aaron Meiodee Abner Jell Adkms Scott Adrian Dwight Akins Russell Alban Tammy Allen Keith Ailcsee Linda Allgower Johnrva Ament Dawn Ames Joan Amor Sara Anthony Adrian Amholz 120 Kim Arveson Robert Aumiller Marilyn Austin Lisa Babcock Deborah Baker Bren Bales Gary Banic Nancy Bates Paula Bates Marianne Baucom Jon Beach Rita Beaty James Beehler Bruce Behenna Mike Bell Ph.lhp Beil Charles Bellman Cathy Bernacchi Tom Berquist Julie Biederstadt Tina 8iegc Joanne Biggs Randy Black Kelly Blount Doug Bocrcma Theresa Bonarigo Mary Boudreau David Braid Dec Dee Brown Michoal Brun Linda Brunke Dawn Buchanan William Buchanan Edie Buck Linda Burden Duane Burger David Burkhart Todd Burlingham Ellen Burns Sally 8ushong Scott Butler Barbara Buns David Butts Chris Butter James Buyer Martin Cams Anthony Campbell Robin Campbell Kevin Carpenter Bryan Carson Doug Carter Angela Cash Kathy Cavanaugh Diddra Chaney Regma Chidalek Scott Childress 121 Twyla Christian Terri Cifaldi Doug Clark Kathy Clark Michelle Clark Jayne Clindaniel Stephen Cloughcr Daniel Crmel Johnme Coats Roben Coburn Chris Colburn Joe Collette Debbie Combs Kevin Comeno LarryConn Bonme Cook Kan Cook Peggy Cooper David Cope Julie Coquyl Karen Correll Linda Cotter Jane Craft Vicky Cravens Kay Crockett Roxanne Cross Lone Crosslin John Cudney Amanda Cull Gail Cummings Kathy Dailey Kristine Daniels Teresa Daniels Greg Davis Patty Davis Karen Day Michelle Deletter Laura Derover Denise Devereaux Dennis Devereaux Lisa Dickinson Donna Diedench Bobby Diedench Ricky Dodds Paul Dove Tamara Dove Robert Draper Stephen Draves Don Drazer Joe Orcibelbis 8arry Drciner Karen Dunfee Ernest Dunn Larry Dunn Barb Duttlinger Irene Duvall 122 Faye Dykstra Irene Dziaba David Ebert Michael Egolf Rhett Ehrick Rhonda Ehrick Brian Ekms Patricia Elder Stacy Eldridge Anita Engle Richard Epperson Jennifer Erne Juan Espinosa Sue Essling Larry Etherton Karen Euler Mark Euler Roxann Evans Gloria Even burg Stephen Eyrick Vicky Felton Jeri Ferguson James Fish Patti Fitzgerald Anthony Flaherty William Flatt Lorn Francis Linda Frazier Libby Fricke Michael Fricke Burk Gagle Cmdy Galloway Sean Garber Eric Garwood Steve Gazdick Edward Gentry Gwen Gerecke Ronald Geren Robert Gifford Pamela Giggy Richard Goethals Ralph Grillo Vicki Crush Karen Gurrola Joseph Habaj Wayne Hacker Don Haferkamp Shelly Haferkamp Chris Hagenow Tammy Hager Kurt Haggtund Brad Hahn Sharon Hakes Tim Halter Roberta Hamilton Don Hammonds 123 Oopkoinotes Adjust to' fdtgfi Ufa Rebecca Hammonds Phyllis Han Debbie Hanberg Jackie Hannon Linda Hansen Lisa Hansen Kevin Harde Sharon Hardin Dianne Harner David Harness Sarah Harms Laura HarrokJ Chris Harvey Erick Hasse Chris Hasty Angela Hazelbaker Tamra Heck Lisa HcmoJd Jackie Hell Scot Helterbrand Scott Hemmger Chris Herbst Debra Hoff Karen Hoffenkamp James Hoffman Patrick Holdeman Lori HoHoway Scott Holloway Jeff Holmquest Michelle Hoimquest Jeffrey Holtz Regma Hope Brian Hostetler Julie Hostetler Andrea Hough 124 Cindy Huenecke Jeff Hunter Richard Hurley Steve Hutchens Ken Hyde Joseph Jackson Bruce Jacobs Jackie Jagodka Shelley James Mike Jankoviak Tim Jankowski Randy Jarrett Tina Jasmowski Pat Jensen David Johnson Jeff Johnson Keith Johnson Mark Johnson JudiJones Pam Jones Terry Jones Jane Jongkmd Margaret Jongkmd Michael Jongkmg Jackie Justice Susan Justice Lori Kabacmski Claudia Kaber Judy Kaler Sofie Kalucka Julie Kamavas Sandra Kashmer Sharon Kautz Ron Kellogg Debora Kefver 1. Roxanrt Evans and Dawn Buchanan clown around” by the water fountain after school. 2. Debbie Magley concentrates on finishing her lessons. 3. David Braid takes time out from his English class to pose for our camera. 125 Laura Kennedy Richard Kcntaft Bradley Kenyon Pam Kerchner Willard Kessler Roden Kievcrt James King Michael King Steve King Valerie Kirkham Janet Klemczak Ted Kmbbs Sandra Kois David Kowaicryk Belh Krcilek Mana Krett Michael Kremp Jenm Krentz Lind Krenzke Colee n Kubit Laurie Lam Marvin Lamb Jeff Lamben Dana Landis Raymond Lang Tim Lange Joyce Lantz Thomas Lashims Melissa lashua Julie Lasky Robbie Lasky Julie Lawrence April Lawson Penme Lawson Richard Lazarek Rita Lazarek John Lemley Chns Lewander Lori Lewis Mike Lilovich Jeff Lmdley David Linn Dan Lipscomb Cindy Lloyd James Loetfler Jay Logan JeH Long Marcos Lopez Laurie Lotter Lmda Lubs 8rett Luther Jane Lyon Karen Machek Deborah Magley Lon Magnusen Mike Malisa 126 Mark Malstatf Max Mangold Steven Manrven Diane Manma Karen Manus Mitch Marhanka Robert Marshall 8renda Martin Dennis Martin Michele Martin John Mastcrson Mary Mathcney Lynn Mattox Lori McAlister Kevin McClelland Mark McDermott Tim McDermott Patricia McFarland Cathi McGaha Dan McLouth Sue McWhirter Tammie Newboorn Andrea M� ckelson Ronald Miheltc Charles Miller Deborah Miller Scott Miller Todd Miller Yvonne Miller Jerry Mills Laurie Mmich Angela Mirski Scott Monte Dan Moore Kelly Moore Vickie Moore Bruce Murray Jeanne Mosgrave Je« Muss man Kim Mycr Lori Mycr Melissa Myers Linda Nelson Eyvcttc New Dawn Newton Lon Nicholas Denise Nichols Jane Nicholson Rob Nicodemus Vicky Niendorl Jell Niewiadomski Chris Niezgodski Lon Noe Charles Noel Mark Noel Genevieve Novak 127 John Noveroske KimOdoooell David Okr esik Terry Oneal Ruth Osenga Kurt Ott Rene« Overmyer Debra Palen Danny Parker Doug Parker Shannon Patterson Frank Pawlik Michael Pedretti Rich Peg low Ken Peterson Mark Pme Kelly Pisello Tina Pisello Tammie Plank Lisa Plat Donna Pits Julie Ploehn Bret Porter Terri Post Michael Powell Chris Price Tom Prosser Jeff Pruden Michael Purl ha Kent Quackenbush Lance Quadim Jane Ouartucio Rob Rademacher Laurie Ramsay Gary Rardm Mark Read Sandra Reffett Canlyn Rehlander Luke Rehlander Vincent Renstrom Tami Rhoads Carolyn Ribordy Bruce Richey Richard Richey Renee Richter Debra Rigler Melody Riley Robert Rippy Jeff Rose Merry Rucker Tammie Ryan Tim Rykhus Jackie Sal er Mark Samford Marie Sanders David Santana 128 Qophotnmes L oU Ekmu ul tO'A otbM Y cm Sophomores show varied emotions during Biology class. After the first confusing weeks. Sophomores adjusted to the life at La Porte High School and began to enjoy all the activities available. Many Sophomores contributed their skills to the athletic teams, clubs, plays, and other extra-cur- riculur activities. Almost all of the Sophomores looked forward to another year at LPHS. Dav d Sass Chris Sawyer Wilbert Schaiblc Cheryl Schaub Randy Schmaltz Brenda Schmidt Richard Schneider Tami Scholl Gene School Kathleen School Laura School Keith Schroeder Linda Schroeder Traci Schroeder Alan Schultz Robin Schultz Scon Schultz Steven Schultz Mark Scott John Sechrest Stephen Shatter Brian Sharp Ken Sharp Kathy Shaw John Shelton Linda Scheneman Jamie Shottner Dune Shultz 129 Bill Shuts Cheryl Stcbe Steven Siebe Reneta Simms Cathlccn Si monton Julie S rugo Billy Smith Brian Smith Karen Smith David Snyder Dennis Snyder Michele Solmos Gayle Sommers Tom Sommers Kathy Spencer Lynne Spevak Jay Spiess Doug Stassei Maureen St Clair Craig Stence Trma Stephansen Karen Stephens Eva Stinson Teresa Straight Kurt Struss Mary Suitor Nick Surowicc Rhonda Swadener Debra Swift Sue Talbot Chrystal Tarnow Teresa Tarnow Kathleen Tarr Kevin Taylor Rebecca Taylor Susan Taylor Charles Terry Patricia Terry Thomas Thode Mark Thomas Brenda Thorne Tamcra Tibbs Kevin T idey Michael Tkac Kevin Harde poses for our camera during Industrial Arts class. 130 Susan Zickmund Bruce Zirzow Anthony Tomal Marilyn Towle Cory Towne Charles Tratelet Kris Travis Debbie Trottier Valerie Troy Lon Truesdell Jeff Truin Jill Tuholskt Nanette Tuhdski Mary Turner Mike Turner Tim Turner Kyle Ulam Gayfe Ultsch John VanVoorhis Mary Vogelsang David Volt Ray Waak Greg Wahitg Jerry Ware Michelle Warfel Dawn Warrix James Watterson Brenda Wawok Beth We.ler James Weiss Gary Welch He� di Werner Tammy Werner Calvin Wesolowski Stephen Whicker Mark White April Wiesner Jeff Wilberg Roxanne Wilhelm Michele Will Mark Williamson Janet Willis Cindy Wiltfong John Winter Glenn Womack Victoria Woodcox Debra Woodnck Bobbie Woods Lisa Wright Wayne Wright Timothy Yoder 131 Todd Anderson Helen Arnett Becky Cabal Don Caddy Wendy Carpenter Alice Cole Jeff Cole Jeanna Cooley Mark Day Tracee DeMunck Mary Deuitch DeeDee Dickey Keith Duerr Jack Edwards Carolyn Elliott Joey Ellis Peggy Faulkenburg Lori Fisher Pat Flaherty Dana Forrester Kathie Fritzen Jackie Gaertner Debra Garcia Evelyn Geren Thomas Hill Pamela Hommer SOPHOMORES NOT F Tom Hough James Huston Jeff Irvin Jeff Jamieson Robert Johnson Wesley Juszkiewicz Ernest Kaser Michael Kessler Lynn Kosowski Stephan Kurpiel Ronald Lain James Lamb Dennis Lee Raymond Lukac Michael Mansfield Larry McCullough Robert Merrill James Miller Brenda Mitchell Ronnie Mullins Mark Neary Karen Nelams Kevin Nelson Mark Neubeck Judy Newkirk Tom Nordyke Sherry Ohlis David Price John Price Ricky Probst Susanne Read Bill Sales Debbie Sampson Gerald Scalf Bruce Scholze Robert Shoaf Robert Smith William Smith Debra Snyder Barb Stout Janie Struss Tulonna Vermilyer Kevin Wesolowski Katherine West Keith Whorwell Wendy Wiles Heidi Woffel Todd Woods Todd Young Matt Zeiter by Carolyn Ribordy u f 4. , y ' - HERE TODAY If I found out today that the sun would never shine again I'd rush outside and feel its warmth and admire its brilliance before if was gone. If I knew that I would die tomorrow. I'd live a day like I d never lived before. I’d see the things I 'd never seen, and absorb it all before it was gone. They look at me with tired eyes and say I wish I was your age again. Warning me in their own way to feel the warmth and live the life before it slips away, wW r . into something new and different. So what today is only hardened halls, and long exams might someday only be a dream. Will I look back and wish I had enjoyed it more? Funny. . . how you never see Howgreat something is untif Tt slips through your fingers. 133 C i 139 140 Ml 43 vb Qtudmts CoidUwificI to'Qlioup Tofatcb Improving student talents and putting them to use was the goal of this year’s Art department. Art students were given a chance to express themselves by creating forms of art that displayed their individual talents. In striving for new and refreshing means of cre- ative expression students experi- mented with clay sculptures, por trait drawings, rug designing and weaving, silversmithing, plus many other things. J. Carnell R. Rhodes 144 1. Jerry Daniels concentrates on drawing a still life 2. Mr. Carnell helps Dave Schmitt with an engraving. 3. Del Major mixes glaze for his clay pot. 4. Chris Kramer carefully works with her wax mold. 5. Berme Killian sketches a design for a water color painting. 6. Bryon Richardson applies talent as he attaches coils on a clay pot. 7. Julie Travis shows skill as she paints with acrylic. 8. Cara Lemberis takes preliminary steps for her woodcut. 9. Adam Kesling contemplates col- ors to use in his portrait. M5 1. Kathy Miller finds business ed. class boring. 2. Relying on instinct, Tim Cloonan speeds through a manuscript. 3. Cindy Wiltfong nervously awaits an introduction to business ed. the first day of school. 4. Steve Padgett figures a problem as Tom Brunke looks on. 5. Students concentrate on typing dictation. 6. Jackie LeRoy speeds through a shorthand assignment. 7. Diane Kablin enjoys her accounting class. 8. Marlene Bealor concentrates on computing figures. 9. Students listen to a law lecture. R. Bauer G. Ballard L. Daniels R. Deardurff B. Laufmann H. lehner R. LeRoy C. Pattee K. Piper F. Zielinski 146 Business Bd. Provides Cdree Jiointng The aim of the business department was to give students practical experience for future employment in a field of business. Typing students strove for speed and accuracy in operating a typewriter. In the clerical practice, students gained experience in working with clerical machines. Bookkeeping students learned the fundamentals of accounting, while business law students learn laws applying to the business world. Beginning shorthand students learned the basics of shorthand and can continue into advanced shorthand to further their skills. General Business concerns the principles dealing with the many types of existing businesses. - 6 147 1. Jody Schoof, Kathi Stayback and Rick Wagner listen to a lecture. 2. Darla Cavinder straightens the showcase. 3. Miss Arnold grades a student essay. 4. Senior survey keeps Ann Prellwitz busy during HiTimes class. 5. Mr. Lample discusses the play ••Oklahoma” during class. 6. Steve Carson and Bonnie Cook demonstrate the importance of listening. 7. Don Pelz. Mrs. Burns and Mark Johnson find a student demonstration amusing. 8. ‘Miss Stephanie ' ••Jem” and ”Scout” watch as their father shoots a mad dog in ”To Kill A Mockingbird. 9. Mr. Gierke shows a student collage. 10. Otis Akins enjoys reading for his Short Story class. I. Reffett A. Arnold J. Burns K. Ellison J. Eppert G. Gierke D. Hunter J. Lampl G. Linnemann R. Munson L. Perlich L. Rosenow J. Shei J. Shepard A. Yarno £ng$x6h Cktsses fn i m QbuApjtiAwmpMfiJS Mythology . . . 20th Century Novels . . . Shakespeare . . . Vocabulary and Grammar . . . Edgar Allen Poe and Self-search are a few of the many mini- courses offered at LPHS. Students could select courses that met their own interests, instead of having to push themselves through writing and phonetics. The department also sponsored several extra curricular activities such as: the play ‘To Kill A Mock- ingbird,” speech and debate teams, three student theatre plays and student publications. i 149 Qtud uis QcAk fOifadfe bjfwouglt Eypebtoenfaiioti Dissection, test tubes, and the study of the human anatomy kept science students busy in their search for knowledge. That knowl- edge came from classes in earth science, chemistry, physics, biol- ogy, animal science, and physiol- ogy- It was through these programs that students learned new and useful information that would help them in later years. r. uouriey V. Campbell T. Fisher D. Peterson K. Plantz B. Power 50 1. Miss Gourley helps Genavieve Novak with a biology experiment. 2. Bart Frost and Jeff Breseman record measurements for their chem istry experiment. 3. Guillermo Lopez measures sub stances as Debbie Moffitt times the reactions. 4. Donna Bernacchi performs an experiment as Pam Schoof and Basil Datzman look on. 5. Johanna Ament and Joe Liffick work diligently on an assignment. 6. Mary White participates in a dem- onstration for her physics class. 7. Kevin Arvensen uses the Ergograph to show muscle fatigue. 8. Tammy Bunmng and Laura Nunn clean up their lab. 9 Blowing bubbles in class made the class more enioyable for Tom Mueller. 6 151 QtuA flis Becotn Btftogucijfr Gaining knowledge of the language of a foreign country along with its culture is like becoming part of the country. At the beginning level students are taken through the basic words of the language as a class, using dialogues from textbooks along with the corresponding films and tapes. As students advance into higher levels of the language, they go into a more independent study by reading books and writing reports and skits in the language. .UB ESPano J. VanMol J. Jessup J. Koselke A. Stevenson R. Stokes 1S2 1. Making bread is on' of French class. Eva Stlll3l tl OIIU Andy Scupham agree. 2. Maureen St. Clair rapidly makes French crapes. 3. Roxann Evans and Ms. Koselke enjoy student presentations. 4. Tim Roberts, Mark Jackson and Reuben Aboytes participate in an oral test. 5. Dan Johnson converses with another •‘amigo. 6. Pointing to his home, Reuben Aboytes reports on Mexican traditions. 7. Students listen to Mr. Jessup’s German lecture. 8. Spanish students participate in a discussion. 9. French club carols during the Christmas holidays. 153 1. Auto body class prepares to start working on a car. 2. Larry Dilloway sorts letters in printing class. 3. Jeff Adkins takes a reading on an oscilloscope. 4. Kevin Nelson. Terry Jones, Brian Sharp and Jay Logan work on a small engine. 5. Mr. Munson helps Rick Dodds on assembling his engine. 6. Curt Struss. Glenn Kuchel. Steve King and Mark McDermott work on a proiect m welding class. 7. Dan Unger works diligently on a car in auto body. 8. One students finds welding an interesting subject. D. Chapman G. Alan J. Kunze N. McGarvey M. Munson J. Nova L. Ramsey J. Reed G. Smudde J. Solmos D. Zeller 154 fndushialA Uses New Rbdkties Neatness, precision, and quality are the three main factors of the industrial arts courses. Mechanical know how played an important part in such classes as machine shop. Printing offered valuable knowledge in typesetting and press operation. Power, electricity and auto body were a few of the classes that touched upon the know-how of currents and power mechanics. Intense concentration teamed with a strong desire to accomplish the prospective outcome lend both interest and enthusiasm. While learning to perfect a certain skill, these courses helped to prepare young men for future industrial work. 155 The new audio visual center was opened this year under the direction of Mr. Bernard. It was designed to aid the students in researching various subjects. There were also rooms for private conferences and special visual presentations. As a result of this new facility the students were able to do some independent work in various areas. Mr. Pete Ulrich and Ms. Deb Read helped those students that required some additional work and special instruction. Both instructors worked diligently to guide the students through their work. 156 W-j 1. A.V. co ordinator Byron Bernard appears puzzled by a phone call. 2. Patty Davis works on a project in one of the new meeting rooms in the media center. 3. Mr. Ulrich takes time to strum a tune. 4. Marie Benjamin uses some of the new media equipment. 5. Film loops were used by students for research. 6. Ms. Read helps an inquisitive stu- dent. 157 1. Ms. Perry demonstrates final touches as Diane Watkins and Chris Daniels look on. 2. Threading needles prove to be a frustrating experience to Terry Alban. 3. Vicki Woodcox needlepoints a design. 4. Brenda Schmidt, “Stripes,” and Dawn Warnx perfect the skill of omelet making. 5. Karl Blomeyer, Dave Cope, Randy Miller and Jeff Niewiadomski prepare breakfast. 6. Pam Morgan dreams of the dress she is about to sew. 7. Basic crafts class displays their many talents. 8. Ms. Howell weaves a rug. 9. Renee Richter and Regina Hope carefully flip an omelet. 10. Gayle Sommers relaxes as she knits. S. Howell S.K. Howell D. Parry J. Yarno 15« Uo Y Be. . . Wm tIuzw CookUig The courses in the LaPorte Home Economics curriculum proved that there is more to home economics than cooking and sewing. The Independent Living course taught students how to use their own skills and imagination to save money. Students learn to save money on food bills and how to make inexpensive gifts or decorate old objects to make use of them. Sewing classes worked on projects such as simple skirts to prom gowns and cooking students learned about the values of nutrition and prepared meals. Cing iS 160 Improving student talents and putting them to use was the goal of Mr. Eddie Burk, director of the LPHS choirs. This year the choirs performed at the annual Winter and Spring Concerts. The A Cappella also performed at Levine’s Center Stage and was to sing along with four other choirs at Rogers High School but the bad weather caused the program to be canceled. A Cappella also sang at Baccalaureate services. The 1977-78 A Cappella choir under direction of Eddie Burk. 2. Members of Girts Glee Club sing Take Me Along” during the winter concert. 3. Kevin Raymond, Debbie Rose and Debbie Hux harmonize a nice melody. 4. Mixed Choirs spends another day in preparation. 5. Diane Smith. Dori Szilagyi, Sharon Shoffner, Mary Fackelman and Yolanda Cepeda concentrate on their opening number. 6. Connie Passafume, Sally Miller and Bridget Lewis converse before warm ups. 7. The Mixed Chorus performs during the winter concert. 8. Members of Girls Glee listen to instructions prior to the concert. 9. Mr. Burk directs choir during a practice session. 10. Kathy Avery, Kathy Ozdyck and Casey Zhart await the cue for their entrance. 11. Sue Price performs her clarinet solo during the concert. 12. Sue Piotrowicz performs, along with Kantra Kays, her song The Mountains.” 161 1. Mr. Sunning conducts members of tne sophomore band. 2. Students show concentration as they perform a sextet. 3. Pat Bell, April Engle and Cara Lemberis practice their trio during class. 4. The 1977-78 Symphonic Band. 5. The Junior Senior Band practices for an upcoming concert. 6. The 1977-78 Concert Band. 7. The Pep Band entertains fans at a basketball game. 8. Melodie Abner readies herself for a performance at a football game. 9. Julie Coquyt awaits a cue from Mr. Foreman. 10. Sue Allesee practices for a concert. G. Foreman 162 jusidcuis The band along with the orchestra comprised the instrumental music department. The Concert Band was made up entirely of sophomores while the Symphonic Band is a junior-senior organization. Along with orchestra, the bands also performed in their annual concerts. 163 1. Students entertain themselves during a lecture. 2. Mr. Brinklow takes a coffee break. 3. Chris Bell studies for the final exam. 4. Class becomes involved in group discussion. 5. Joyce Lane and Melodie Riley complete an assignment. 6. These students find an aspect of discussion amusing. 7. Students display their 'interest?” A. Brinklow K. Moryl M. Barthel D. Parsell D. Cooper D. Reberg C. Ford K. Schreiber M. Hoke W. Tarnow S. Klimczak N. Tonsoni 164 WoMPwbQ nS Oi aib Ititmest The Social Studies, including government, geography, world history, U.S. history, economics, psychology, vocations and sociology, this year devoted most of its time to routine matters of study. History, both U.S. and world, concentrated on the effects the past has on the future, and government and economics drilled into its students present- day laws, realities and influences. Geography studied the territorial make up of the earth, while psychology and sociology probed the mind and influences of the society on the individual. «65 1. Andy Scupham drills beginning swimmers. 2. Soccer students warm up before a game. 3. Miss Woods tests Steve Clin- darnel and other students. 4. Pam Jones sharpens her tennis techniques while Miss Woods shouts instructions. 5. Mrs. McKeever lectures on health and safety. 6. Mike Kremp demonstrates flips on the trampoline. 7. Cal Wesolowski, Tom Brunke and Jim Buter watch Penny Lawson and Dawn Buchanan perform their skills tests. 8. Chris Yelich and Mr. Laufmann assist Jerry Smith in tumbling. 9. The new weight machines help this gym class to get in shape. 10. Debbie Rose proves her strength as Sophie Kaluska looks on. 10 R. Hoke M. McKeever D. Woods Picture Not Available 166 Physical PdacotUuv Goes Cfr-ed; fiJeut Facilities and Bypansiou Developing coordination through both vigorous exercise and pleasurable sports were the main activities of the gym classes. Students were required to take one full semester of physical edu- cation and the students have a wide choice of activities to keep them physically fit. The gym was used for basket- ball, indoor tennis, and volleyball. The gymnastic equipment and new weight machine helped stu- dents strengthen muscles and the new pool was always in use by stu- dents. «67 1. Gwen Gerecke computes a problem with the aid of a compass. 2. Mr. Dilworth jokes with students. 3. Michelle Wills works out a problem. 4. Concentrating on something other than her math assignment. Sue Read reads the HiTimes. 5. This object adds interest to Mr Dilworth's room. 6. Mark Prast perfects the skill of using a compass. 7. Harold Roman is aided with a calculator. 8. Debbie Moffitt finds that fingers come in handy. 9. Mr. Hudson plays his “violin.'' 10. Class discusses a previous test. 16« ' Now Math'' Piooes Beti fccicJt Today's technological society makes ever-increasing demands on advanced mathematical skills. At La Porte, a wide range of courses were offered with growing emphasis on the new math to help students gain a good basic understanding of the subject and, for some, to help prepare for math oriented careers. Algebra I students were taught the fundamental techniques of solving equations which they later applied in Algebra II. Discovering that answers were not enough, geometry students were introduced to the idea of a proof. Seniors who took Math IV were allowed to utilize hand calculators which greatly reduced the time required to answer their complicated calculus and trig problems. 169 R dduig fs Fcuv A time for quietness, a time for studying, a time for adventure, a time when the experience of the past can meet the need of the present, is a time of use in the library. With its many up-to-date books and magazines, the library provides the material needed to complete class assignments. A portion of the library is equipped with a listening center with tapes that can be checked out for library or classroom use. V. Cooper H. Garrison C. Parsons 170 1. Marie Benjamin seeks help with a tape cassette. 2. Kathy Cavanaugh and Scott Lang joke about classes while studying. 3. Students plan a topic for group discussion. 4. Mrs. Garrison types up a book order list. 5. Kim Spencer and student research for their term papers. 6. Mrs. Cooper relaxes for a moment. 7. Brett Alcorn quizzes a friend. 8. Mrs. Parsons aids students. 9. Students and teachers find the library useful. 171 P%oui(l VaJLab £ uwj Working together in order to organize the chaotic activities of the high school was the non- teaching staff. Their many duties were all aimed at one goal — to keep the school functioning at a normal rate. Keeping the offices at a large school in order takes a lot of time and effort, and the secretaries along with Mr. Famiano, spent more time working in the school than most of the other people involved in the school. L. Collins J. Goad P. Cook B Mitchell F. Creiton B. Rackham L. Famiano R. Sack 1. Mrs. Sack runs off papers for Mr. Cox. 2. Mrs. Mitchell sorts book rental cards. 3. Mrs. Collins fills out a form for Mr. Hyde. 4. Mel'’ helps unload a truck. 5. The cooks enjoy their lunch after serving the students. 6. Eve Nagler has her blood pressure taken by Mrs. Rackham. 7. Mrs. Creiton performs some of her daily duties. 8. Mr. Famiano talks with a parent. 9. Heading the pom pom girls is one of Mrs. Goad's favorite pastimes. 10. Mrs. Cook wonders about a student's excuse. 173 GuJUlcitvce Qtc Kids Otudewts The Guidance department was primarily concerned with providing advisory services to the faculty, student body, and parents. Assistance was continually given to those in need, while personal counseling services were available. By making the student more aware of himself and of his abilities, the department was a success. 174 1. Mr. Horst checks over a student’s application for a scholarship. 2. Mrs. Embree and Mr. Piper find time for some fun. 3. Studying student records becomes an endless task for Mr. Clindamel. 4. Another student's problem is solved by Mrs. Embree. 5. Mrs. Embree digs for a student schedule. 6. Contemplating the new English schedule keeps Miss Cosand busy. 7. Mary Nowak aids Mr. Clindamel. 8. Glenn Womak, Dr. Eppert and Mr. Smith straighten out a Hi-Times problem. 9. Mr. Clindamel relaxes fora moment. 10. A student types forms for the counselors. 175 1. Mr. Hannah, Mr. Famiano and Mr. Hyde participate in a pep-session. 2. Mr. Hannah contemplates a problem. 3. The office is jumping with activity. 4. During the strike, administrators and staff aid students. 5 Mr. Cox enjoys a snack and coffee 6. Mr. Hannah and Mrs. Goad pose for the EIPe photographer. 7. Mr. Cox diligently works in his office. J. Hyde 176 R. Cox W. Hannah A. Westphal Adtywustmiws TackkN PubCms Taking the various problems that occur in a large school and working them out so that the school functions well is no easy task. However the administration at LaPorte found that it was part of the daily routine. Working together to successfully solve problems was the main key of the administration. 177 Debate, — Ooia Qfze ch Wtw Xgcdtv The popularity of the speech and debate programs at LPHS nearly doubled this year. During the 1976-77 season there were only 18 members on the debate and solo speech teams but this season the enrollment rose to 29 and 26 respectively. Much of this increase was due to the hard work of the two sponsors, Mrs. Ida Mae Reffett and Mr. Arnold Yarno. During the year both organiza- tions did an excellent job of repre- senting LPHS. Some of the out- standing awards in Solo were: Jamie Wernier, Brainbridge Award for Purdue Legislature; Lewis Mahoney, Chris Burns, Rae Lynn Helterbrand, and Marivn Polstra, top 10 in their respective houses; and Natalie Carlson, Jim Kaminski and Doug Schroeder for the Silver Cup. The Debate team again cap- tured the coveted Sweepstakes Trophy for the St. Joe Valley Asso- ciation. Some of their top deba- ters for the season were: Kevin Reffett, Tom Jankowski, Lewis Mahoney, Tim Cloonan, and Kal- indi Dighe. Other members com- peted at the sub-varsity and nov- ice levels and earned degrees of distinction, excellence, honor, and merit. 178 1. Solo Speech members,from left to right:Sue Zichmund, Ruth Osenga. Julia Waywalk, Mary Boudreau, and Sue Zobrist participate in dramatic and humorous interpretation. 2. Debater Tom Roush is busy filing evi- dence for an upcoming debate. 3. Mary Suitor is quizzing April Amor over several debate topics. 4. Discussing the previous debate are- .from left to right: Kalindi Dighe, Tim Cloonan, Glen Oman, Kevin Reffett, Tom Jankoski, and Steve Clindaniel. 5. Oratorical declamation, a solo speech study, is practiced by Mandy Cull, Jane Craft, and Colleen Kubit. 6. Sue Taylor and Missy Clark find hum- our in poetry. 7. Darla Cavmder is enjoying her partici- pation in a radio program. 179 CfagblecUPtouides This year the stage tech class, under direction of Robert Rhodes, formed a new organization. Theatre Arts Technicians Association (TATA). TATA was to co sponsor the Variety Show but snow days and the teachers strike canceled the performance. They went to the old theater to remove stage equipment, set up the stage for To Kill A Mockingbird” and afterward attended a lighting seminar. Mr. Rhodes said that this year’s stage tech was an energetic, hard- working group, even though he always demanded professional quality. A new sound board and echo plex aided the class with many fine technical shows. 1. During a dress rehearsal Mary White and Brian Ketner talk with backstage personnl. 2. Don Caddy works with the light board. 3. Randy Eggert gathers up an extension cord. 4. Jim Weise and Randy Konowitz cover the lights during a play. 5. Crew cleans up ■•snow” after the choir assembly. 6. Randy Konowitz makes adjustments on a light. 7. Rich Peglow and Judy Kingshot work the spots. 181 O GANIZAnONQ • • • 182 Mother Daughter Tea, BSC GR 184 Foreign Exchange 186 NHS Student Council ° 188 Pom Pom Art Club 190 Language Clubs 192 FCHLP Guard 194 Tri M — Health Careers 196 Closing 198 Closing .................200 Closing 202 attfiB.C.C. QhottP COininuiuty Iki l St Rent-a-worker was the biggest project that G.R. participated in this year, bringing the club six- hundred dollars. The club also had its traditional projects, Beatty Boxes, Bake Sales and Sopho- more Initiation. Chris Krammer served as President directing the projects along with cabinet mem- bers and Mrs. Ballard, the spon- sor of G.R. Boys Service Club had many hardships this year, as dances and projects had to be canceled. B.S.C.’s faculty basketball game finally got scheduled after many cancellations, with the faculty beating B.S.C. President Rip Lud- low, despite these difficulties, held the club together and the projects that were accomplished were a great help to the commu- nity. 184 1. 1977-78 G.R. Cabinet Members. 2. B.S.C. member Ken Kunze donates blood to the LaPorte Blood Bank. 3. Sophomore cabinet member supervises the activities at the County Home party. 4 B.S.C. members and faculty bat tie over the game ball. 5. B.S.C. member Steve Padgett tries blocking a shot made by Dave Reed. 6. G.R. members entertain pre school children at a Saint Patrick’s Day party. 7. A county home resident enjoys a visit from the Girl Reserves. 185 Nineteen year old Olney from Belo Hortzonfe, Brail, spent the year with the Lebo family while attending LPHS. Pacific Inter national Exchange enabled Olney to relate the typical Amer lean lifestyle to hts own. When Olney returns to Brazil he plans to attend college and study agr i culture. Silke came from West Ger- many where she lived in Wald- Michelbach, a small town of six hundred people. While in La Porte, the Sixteen year old German stayed with the Ber- by’s. During Silke’s free time in LaPorte, she spent most of it at the pool, participating on the LPHS and the YMCA swim teams. When she was not swim ming, she went to-many school activities. AFS is-'the organiza- tion which sent Silke tolhe U.S. Sixteen year old Karl from Bremen. West Germany, passed the year with the Duerr a family of LaPorte- During hi w rock R United States which helps stu- j dents to a better understanding of other cultures. AFS sent eighteen year old Iris to Malando, Uruguay, oh a summer program. When Iris: arrive had to adjust to fre time Karl listened to mufic and went t£T the movies. One®f the biggest differences thatw Karl noted between LaPorte and Bremen wasUhe' transportation system. Karl also said that the schools were run differendy. PIE was the pro- gram whiclttraught Kar[ to the speaking all Spanish, and to the ’ cold climate since Uruguay was in its winter season. During her •stay. Iris came across many dif- ferences. One such difference : was eating at eight, noon, five, and ten o’clock. When Iris grad- uates she plans to go on with school at a college level. Rotary Club this year brought eighteen year old Rubeo from Celaya, Mexico, to the U.S. for a learning experience he won’t forget. Ruben stayed with two families in LaPorte, the Dighe’s and the Anderson’s. While Ruben was here he enjoyed the friendly people, the food and the weather. Ruben’s biggest |cfjustment when he arrived was learning the language. Ruben decided to travel abroad because he wanted to learn new customs and learn how to speak English. Ruben felt that snow was th biggest difference between his home and LaPorte; he also said that he liked the winter months of LaPorte. In the summer of 77 Patty ■traveled abroad to Maasmoche- lem, Belguim, as an AFS exchange student. Patty decided to travel., abroaet because she felt it would be £ personal challenge, whether qu not she could survivein another- ’ Culture. Patty saidjhaUit wa$ .. Very enjoyable and that she would do it again if she had the chance. The language was the biggest difference that Patty had to overcome during her stay in Belgium. This year Patty was a senior and involved in many school activities. German, International, and French Clubs. FCA, and NHS. YFU is the program which enabled seventeen year old Kathy from Regensburg, Ger- many, to travel to the United States. During her junior year at LaPorte Kathy stayed with the Lebo family. Dating to Kathy was one of the biggest differ ences she encountered between LaPorte and Regensburg. She feels that dating in the U.S. is a lot more formal than in Ger- many Before leaving, Kathy told the El Pe staff, I enjoyed my stay here very much. It has helped me to see things with a wider view. IPUQ fype itenCGS Ucwy 18 7 186 189 OigaMK (ztioiv Pulk Together tfrl-fedp CoiHtnuiuty TA jds h M f atiPf-fC Out with the old and in with the new was the view that Active Arts Assoc, took during the year of '78. Not only did their name change, their whole basic plat form changed. The main goal of the Active Arts Assoc, was to raise money for a spring trip to Chi- cago. A most successful money making project for the club was an Art Show. The show consisted of the showing and selling of student art pieces. After many hours of hard work, under the direction of Mrs. Goad, the Pom pon girls prepared for their first performance in the new gym. The squad was able to get new uniforms this year by selling Christmas ornaments. Doing rou- tines to popular songs of the sev- enties, Ease on Down the Road and Boogie Fever the poms per formed a memorable half-time show. 90 1. Cara Lemberis participates in a pom routine at a home game. 2. Mary Deutich concentrates on the different movements in her routine 3. Gazing at a book, full of paintings Dawn Smith keeps busy. 4. Judy Bealor is preparing to roll clay, to be used for her slab pottery 5. Del Major is busy stirring glaze for his clay pot. 6. Phyllis Pulaski carefully saws the base off her piece of jewelry. 7. Mike Reed gets Mr. Carnell's approval on dates of upcoming events. 8. Anne Fiekes pauses a moment dur- ing a pom pon practice. 9. 1977-78 Pom Pon Squad. 191 Qtud dx Qkoinp hdmst Uv Languages Spanish Club this year had a chance to try many authentic dishes at their annual Christmas party, with each member prepar- ing a traditional dish. In the spring, the Spanish Club went to Great America with money they earned by having two bake sales. This year German club mem bers hosted a German night for all who wanted to learn more about the country. Authentic food was served and the three German exchange students gave a speech. During second semester the club sold ice cream in the lunch room. French club members this year sold cheese and sausage by the dozens, making this their largest fund raising project. With the money raised, the members were able to go to Chicago and dine at a French restaurant. The club also used the money to send a student to France for a summer learning experience. 192 1. 1977 78 German Club officers. 2. Becky Taylor, Shivaun Garber and Steve Irick enjoy a Spanish din- ner. 3. Mr. VanMol enjoys a Boche de Noel. 4. Janet Anderson and Becky Tay- lor kiss Andres Gabella under the mistle toe at the Spanish Club Christmas party. 5. Bill Smeltzer tries to decide which Boche de Noel to choose. 6. Jim McAfee sells ice cream to Howard Wilson to help out the Ger- man Club. 7. Eva Stienson enjoys caroling for the French Club. 193 1. Tom Burris receives the Chris- tian Athlete of the Year Award from Pres. Ann Prellwitz. 2. Jim Beasley takes a shot at the basket. 3. The 1977 78 LPHS Guard Unit. 4. Mike Fricke practices CPR on a demonstration dummy. 5. Ellen Burns demonstrates her CPR talents. 6. Teams spur to action during the annual basketball marathon. 194 Row 1: Barb Wallis, Libby Fricke, Linda Brunke, Cindy Beck. Row 2: Margret Jonkmd, Ellen Burns, Mike Fricke, Nancy Floyd, Leo Jonkind. Deverefl x, Todd Bennethum, Bill Pomton. DevereaMx, FCA-LP QucvuL Aid Qckod cuuL CoMMouuiy The LPHS Guard Unit was formed this year, giving students an opportunity to develop skills in the use of CPR. During the entire year they proved to be very helpful at football games, basketball games, and other functions. The Fellowship of Christian Ath- letes, better known as the FCA, had a beneficial year. Due to the teachers strike, the snow storm and the coal shortage, the annual basketball game, which took place at Kesling Jr. High, was delayed until early spring. Despite the delay, it was a great success. UecJOh CjOwy t Ueflp Q iv Cotntnuiuty Health Careers, sponsored by Mrs. Rackham, followed tradition by again hosting an annual Christmas party. This year, McDonalds helped Health Careers give the party by donating Ronald McDonald dolls. Each child who participated in the games at the party received one. Other activities included a car wash, and many new experiences in first aid and other health matters. Fifteen students participated in Health Careers this year, and they ended the year very satisfied with what they had accomplished. 196 1. Kim Embree adds final touches to another brilliantly clean car. 2. Mrs. Rackham sacrifices her sunny afternoon to help with the Health Careers car wash. 3. Kim Bunce, member of Health Careers, gives a group of boys instructions to an upcoming game. 4. The Health Careers Christmas party brings a smile to one of the participants. 5. The children at the Health Careers party take a moment out to pose for a picture. 6. Members of the 1978 Health Careers are. Top, right to left: Diane Knockles, Irene Duval, Judy Newkirk, Natalie Dayton. Florence Hagle, Kathy Avery. Judy Goethals. Eve Nagler, and Kathy Beiser Other members include. Bottom, right to left: Tammy Bunning, Laura Nunn, and Anne Tarnow. 7. Tri M members find initiation very entertaining. 8. Mary Boudreau is amused by the Tri-M initiation speaker. 197 Ppy and f-fi janpj, d JbjUig Yetw 1. Karen Satowski works diligently to make her deadline. 2. Sherry Goodson crops a picture for her spread. 3. Veronica Kliss and Jame Berby work to complete their ad spreads. 4 Mary Miller reads over her copy. 5. Julie Karnavas aids Karen Satowski with her assignment in Hi Times. 6. Lori Whitacre, Marie Benjamin, and Kim Embree collaborate on a spread in El Pe class. 7. The 1977 78 Hi-Times staff. 8. Both El Pe and Hi Times members show various moods. (Diana Boice. Val Troy, Kim Embree. and Donna Luther) 198 199 BuiMuig TutAte CotHpfeks Stk f-fOMb Under the supervision of Mr. Joe Solmos the students involved in the course desig- nated as building trades com- pleted their eighth home. The course was connected with the industrial arts department but worked closely with many of the area builders and the LaPorte Realty Association. This year's home contained three bedrooms, one of which had loft, kitchen, living room with a fireplace, dining area, two baths, a full basement, and a two car garage. The home was fully carpeted and the kitchen and dining area had a very rustic appearance as brick, beams, and tongue-and-groove paneling was used. 200 1. Tom Jackson, Martin Schlosser, Mike McGee and John Daniels take time out for a little fun. 2. Landscaping was only one of the jobs that Mike McGee performed. 3. Tom Jackson puts the final touches on a room. 4. Martin Schlosser works on the heat- ing unit as Mr. Joe Solmos completes some touch-up painting. 5. The kitchen was set off through the use of brick and a very functional design. 201 Qtudetds Gasuv Ia4uJD l wuig Many LPHS students involved themselves in the process of earning some spending money while earning academic credits. This was accomplished through the programs of ICT, COE, and DE. These students worked at various businesses throughout the city and also attended spe- cial classes to orient them with many aspects of the “working like.” Throughout the year the organizations held various money making projects so that they could take some educa- tional field trips. Allowing students to improve their talents in vocational stud- ies proved to be an important role of the three sponsors. Mr. Bauer (COE), Mr. Daniels (DE) and Mr. Chapman (ICT) involved many students in their program as it continued to grow. 202 1. Lorri Rosenberg works in the industrial arts office as part of her COE training. 2. Setting up a window display is one of Sherri Slater's DE jobs. 3. Jim Burkhart loads a package onto a truck. 4. Mr. Darrel Chapman receives a gift from his class as Pam Deardurf looks on. 203 ADb ZrtSyUENTS. . . 204 The yearbook staff would like to thank the supporters of the 1978 EIPe for their help in mak ing this edition possible COIONU 5ANOIR4 «ICIPI LAPORTE PRESS 7 2 1 L i n c o Reservations for All AIR _ RAIL — TOUR — CRUISE LINES No Service Charge n 3 6 2 EDGERTON'S TRAVEL SERVICE, INC. 715 Monroe — LaPorte PHONE: 362 8502 2 0 2 2 MR. CARWASH 713 State Street 362 8592 135 Pine Lake Ave. 362 5425 206 GALLOWAY SHELL 201 E. Lincolnway 362-5227 Levine’s Maple Lane Mall 362-2134 THE VILLAGE SCENE GARWOOD ORCHARDS 5911 W. Road 50 S. 362-1983 or 362-4385 207 AMERICAN HOME FOODS Manufacturer of Chef-Boy-Ar-Dee Jiff Pop Popcorn Franklin Products WONDERLAND 1230 State Road 2 PIZZA HUT 301 “J Street Anything goes! Our delicious pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad and soft beverages are available for carry out. Phone about 15-20 minutes in advance for hot-when-you arrive foods. RUDD OLDS CADILLAC — GMC, INC. 505 Lincolnway 362-3188 208 HOUSE OF CUMORAH ROY SMITH SHELL 1106 W. State Road 2 1612 Lincolnway 362-8687 209 250 RUMLEY PHONE: 362-6294 164 PINELAKE AVE. 210 McDonald's COCA- COLA BOTTLING COMPANY PHONE: 362-5819 HOWMET TURBINE COMPONENTS CORP. AUSTINAL LaPORTE DIVISION 1110 East Lincolnway Phone: 362 6161 Friend 1602 1 ransor i9 Pine 2-761 362-36 Wright’s 66 515 J. St. 362-3950 Bicycle Center 921 Lincofnway 962 2236 Party Fair 1223 St. Rd. 2W. 362-6768 Schrock’s Dairy Store 929 E. Lincolnway 362-1623 Tom Standard Service 1038 Indiana Ave. 362-3400 Droeges Inc. 822 Lincolnway 362-3615 Armans 104 North St. 362-5834 The Hair Affair 106 Pulaski St. 362 3249 Bortz Farm Store State Road 2 West 362 3251 Easy Heat-Wirekraft 4744 Oak Knoll Rd. 778 2551 211 NORTH SHORE SALES THE GREAT HIGHWAY PERFORMERS JACK PETERSON FORD Pine Lake Ave. La Porte Phone: 362 2102 Ale aa u 1900 E. Lincolnway La Porte Phone: 362 3111 CHRISTY CHEVROLET in the Lincoln Continental tradition 150 Pine Lake Ave. La Porte Phone: 362 2178 NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION mJtjSK REMBOLD MOTORS anna Jeep vtwcus M 2204 E. Lincolnway La Porte Phone: 362-7021 PO J M 1121 Lincolnway La Porte Phone: 362 6158 2020 E. Lincolnway La Porte Phone: 362 6288 TRIGG BUICK —PONTIAC Dodge AMC FI Gremlin BLINT EQUIPMENT JWC£ 1M9 11)1 WtSt SMf tIDAM tOAD 6l WOO North) CHICAGO Illinois 6067« IH«� MON« 761 5S00 photographers 213 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 78 HH B INS. FRANK A. HARGRAVE — JOHN C. HARGRAVE, C.L.U. CHARLES W. BOSTON, C.P.C.U. — CHARLES E. NYE SAMMUEL D. EMBREE — JACK F. ROSENBAUM 1200 Michigan Ave. 362-2113 C.B. RADIO HEADQUARTERS MURPHY PAINT GLASS 610 Monroe Street 362-5812 t WILSON LUMBER INC. 1001 Washington Street 362 6244 214 NORTHSIDE PHARMACY STRI ETER'S 1333 St. Rd. 2 W 362 3775 Your Family Rexall Drug Store 121 Pine Lake Ave. 362-3980 THUNDERBIRD LANES 1251 Pine Lake Ave. 362-3555 SALES • SERVICE • PARTS GARDEN TILLERS • NOW BLOWERS TRACTORS MOWERS PrrTT'].H:l.LTl TOWN CRIER Printers 1006 4th Street 362-8519 “A division of Towndan Enterprises. 215 “If I should not bo learning now, when should I be?” At Whirlpool, we never stop learning. Whirlpool Drive Whirlpool LA PORTE DIVISION Being good neighbors is something we work at. 325-2351 2)6 1255 E. State Road 2 GO-KART SHOP Phone: 362-1215 C Lr.sn.Ot JP AUTO SUPPLY 217 607 State Street Phone: 362-3191 LflFbrteBank Ha Porte Hank And Trust Company • DOWNTOWN • EASTSIDE • UNION MILLS 601 Jackson Street Phone: 362 0404 KABELINS TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1020 Lincolnway PHONE: 362-3310 218 LAPORTE SAVINGS BANK 710 Indiana Ave. 362-7511 COYNE REAL ESTATE Saoe 'tyou't THoh j Full Service Broker 1406 Lincolnway 362-6188 Thrift-T-Marts A Smile in Every Aisle” Now serving you with the best in quality foods in Michiana, Porter County. In LaPorte: In Valparaiso: 702 E. Lincolnway 152 W. Indiana Ave. In Michigan City 2822 S. Franklin Street 1424 E. Michigan Blvd. STUDIO OF HAIR FACE DESIGN 409 Maple Avenue Phone: 362-7714 LAPORTE PHARMACY Congratulations 1978 ‘‘Service Is Our Business'’ Graduates Prescriptions filled promptly and accurately. We fill our prescriptions for less Fast free delivery 724 LINCOLNWAY 362-1636 STAPANEK INSURANCE AGENCY ROBERT STEPANEK 526 NIESEN STREET 362-6307 2� 9 RIBORDY DRUGS BERNACHI'S FLOWER GARDEN SHOP Always Available Our Skill and Knowledge Maple Lane Mall Hwy. 2 at Andrew Ave. 362-7004 ••YOUR FLORIST WITH THE PERSONAL TOUCH” Phone: 362-6202 1010 Fox South of Downtown La Porte SCHOOF'S BICYCLES 707 Clay Street 362-8313 ADRIAN'S CATERING SERVICE TO SUIT YOUR TASTE COMPLETE SERVICE Weddings Parties Dinners Banquets And all special affairs 1006 Lincolnway Phone:362-3724 KESSLER'S FURNITURE INC. 824 Lincolnway 362-4567 HEDWIN CORPORATION 1209 E. Lincolnway 362-8556 220 CLT2JWC3. Model S606 “ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK” • Accurate frequency display for precise tuning • Separate balance and fader controls • Power-off eject • Local distance and Stereo Mono pushbuttons • Craig Matrix for synthesized four-channel sound • Electronic digital clock KLISS ELECTRONICS 205 Washington Phone: 362-2859 TELEVISIONS KV-1723D 17 screen meosurod diagonally. TRINITRON IW “ITS A SONY” SERVICE AND INSTALLATION MODEL CH-7080 VHF UHF FM WINEGARD CO 0 POWER! G-.Rs. Pwniotes IwcQju n flt 222 223 Dear Reader, The production of a yearbook is a difficult and trying task that is undertaken each year by a numerous amount of talented people. I would sincerely like to thank those people who gave their time and talent to make this edition of the El Pe a successful production. First I would like to thank the Herald Argus and its photographers, Kevin Swank and Steve Yeater, for their time, patience, and above all, their pictures. I would also like to thank Jim Bell, our Taylor Representative, and John Shei our advisor for risking insanity by working with the class. Above all, I would like to thank my staff who helped make this book a reality and also a pleasure to be part of. I truly hope that you enjoy this edition of the El Pe as much as we have enjoyed bring- ing it to you. Love, Editor