Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1981 volume:

ShdcbZ Li c 9 QLU SO 92 foctdtvbXci, 1% People no A h ClZifbtf+Ct+lt. m mi QfA+lJt 3 W ■ ■ i Lew VlfiUbict St C ' ot tfte W. te -Avt t Students encounter new schedule, construction TT u Tadtn mJmj HiTesfr ly polished floors, while you could hear the pounding of hammers. Yo knew for sure that you were in Lev Wallace High School. On Sept. 8 the construction workers cleared the halls of all their equipment, so that the 1980- 81 school year could start. The gold rush was on. When school began it was cha¬ otic. The new freshmen didn’t know their way around while the entire student body had to dodge construction workers. After a couple of weeks of con¬ fusion the school finally settled down, for the rest of the year. “Those first couple of weeks were very confusing to me, fresh- J men were asking where rooms were and everyone had to look at the construction workers. It was so busy and everyone was in a rush,” said senior Rachel Eddie. It seems like the rush lasted for years, it wasn’t just a run around. It was a gold rush. Continuous reconstruction of the ' library . takes place while the gym was completed in early November. Students rush into the building in the morning only to w ait for the 3:30 bell. “Basketball practice gives me a chance to stay in shape during the winter as well as compete for Lew Wallace.” “Waking up at 7 a.m. is one of the small problems of the day.” Daily routine includes many surprises “Come on mom let me sleep for five more minutes. I don’t have to be there until 8:30, why do I have to get up so early?” Have you ever heard yourself saying this to your mother on a day of school? Laying there and complaining, just to hear her say “get up” for the third time. After about an hour of discussion you finally get ready for school. When your through eating and getting dressed you discover your going to be late for school. As you swing open the door, the sun shines through and you can tell right then, that it is going to be a golden day. With this thought and the fact that you are breathing deeply from running, you meet your friends by the locker as one of them tells you that you have a test first hour, you say words under your breath because you forgot to study last night, but that was your bosses fault. When you took the job you couldn’t work past ten but now you working til midnight everynight. While walking home from LW you think of what a day it has been. Once again it’s straight to those books and then off to work. Arriving home after midnight it’s into bed to dream about another golden day. Opening-5 Senior Charles Pickering and sophomore Debra Harrington dance during the Halloween Dance sponsored by the senior class. ► m - - M , ' . % J � “Support your local volleyball team” and “Deck Hammond Tech” are just two of the many signs that could be seen displayed by the construction workers in the alcove. Cheering during the Homecoming football game is cheerleader Peggy Maloney, senior. The rivalry against Andrean resulted in a 59er 0-14 victory. 6-Opening Senior Kathy Washington shows off her “81” spirit button. Buttons were just one of the many things sold by the students in order to raise money. Seniors show their spirit at the Homecoming pep rally. The football pep rally was outside during last hour. Wallace spirit touches those In the beginning there was dark¬ ness. We saw this darkness as the color black. We liked the black, but we looked for something new. Then we saw the light, a gold light. The gold reflected on our cloth¬ es, on our books, but most of all in our school. Students put out an extra effort to promote spirit, while spreading the gold fever. Teachers were touched by this gold fever too, giving a funeral procession for Andrean during Homecoming fes¬ tivities. That gold fever reflected on the location of our school. We’re right in between Lake Michigan to the north and the Merrillville business district to the south, on 24 V 2 acres of golden ground in Northwest Indiana. As the school year progressed the gold fever spread and every¬ one at LW was affected. who get involved Opening-7 8-Student Life Enjoying the summer sun while registration goes on, are freshmen Timothy Wright and Leeanne Long. LW welcomes sister school What started out as an assisgnment in Mrs. Shirley Poogach’s freshmen English classes, developed into much more. “I asked my classes to write pen pal letters to a junior high in Taiwan, and later at a meeting in Chicago, it was suggested that Lew Wallace and Tung Feng become sister schools. Mr. Gino Burelli, art teacher, went to Taiwan representing the 1st district of Indiana. Mr. Burelli asked to visit Taichung, Taiwan because of the hos¬ pitality he had shown the Taiwan players during their stay for the Senior Little League World Series. “While in Taiwan, I met all the governors of Taichung, and was treated excellently,” explained Mr. Burelli. On Apr. 2, he pre¬ sented the principal of Tung Feng with a plaque stating that Tung Feng, Taiwan, and Lew Wallace, Gary were now united in friend¬ ship as sister schools. A similar plaque, given to Christ Christoff principal by Taiwan representatives, also hangs in our main office. Junior Maria Guardiola, entering her car, was one of the 50-60 students who received their drivers license during the summer Driver Education courses. AUGUST While activities continue arrival of class schedule hints to summer’s end C ontrary to many popular beliefs, LW students don’t sit at home all summer. When not at summer sports practices, students can be seen attend¬ ing work programs or one of the driver education courses offered. Mr. William Kukoy, driver education instructor, commented, “I like to know that when a student gets in the car with me, I’ll teach them something they’ll use the rest of their lives.” As Wallace students were just getting use to the idea of no school, August was soon here, and they were already getting their 1980-81 schedules in the mail and shopping for 10-August Watching over the Hornet defensive line is Mr. George Pullian, assistant football coach. The team started practice early this summer to get a jump on other Gary schools. Construction workers clear the debris from the library that was destroyed in the fire. The library is expected to be finished in 1981. school clothes. Many students took advantage of the summer months to earn money. “I worked part-time at Zayre because I’ll need the money for college,” explained junior Kathy Lenzo. The Manpower organization was also offered as a form of work for some students. The organization encouraged students to clean up the school area for pay. August definitely was a reminder that school was nearing. The complaints of no lunch hours and too many biology classes were heard Aug. 25-28 at registration. “The registration schedule went smoothly, and the student turnout was high,” said Mr. Alfred Smith, assistant principal. The junior class, in anticipation of class expenses, prepared for the days ahead by sponsoring a car wash at the 49th Avenue Shell Station. The $100 earned was used in making their Homecoming float. While the student body was getting ready for the sport season to start, so were the athletes. The football, cross country, tennis and volleyball teams started practice early in order to prepare for the season ahead. “We had to get in condition for the Football O’Rama, and since the season was a tough one, I’m glad we did,” said Donyel Perry, junior. August-11 SEPTEMBER School year brings E very Lew Wallace student has a different opinion about the first day of school. Freshman Trecey Evans said, “The first day of school for me was very exciting and frightening all at the same time.” “It was nothing new for me, just the same old routine,” said senior Sharon Abbeduto. Freshmen weren’t the only new faces old, new 12-September Freshman Shelia Horton poses for her $7 picture package on underclass picture day on September 24 in room C104. LW receives mixed reviews Robin Warren, senior, picks up her 1980 Quill and Blade and discovers that we were looking good in 1980. The LW 1984 graduating class of 697 students entered their first day of high school on Sept. 8 for the first time. Freshman Rhonda Momon said, “I was nervous because I’m from a Catholic School.” Tony Palm, fresh¬ man said, “After attending junior high I wasn’t nervous in fact, I was so thrilled and excited that I wished school would start before September 8.” Freshmen were also excited about getting involved in new activities. Luz Maria Perez, freshman, said, “I’m looking forward to going to pep rallies.” Kathy Webb, freshman, was excited about going to pep rallies, joining clubs, and participating in class programs. Shelia Watkins didn’t like having the title of being called a “little freshman.” She said, “by the end of the year we will be just as familiar with the school and it’s activities as the upper classmen.” Freshman Kathy Webb faces challenges including classes and locker combinations. at LW. The administration had am very happy that our school is being a few changes including Mr. Clifton repaired, but in some cases the con¬ Gooden, dean of students, and Mr. struction is a bother to me and my Richard Barack, assistant principal. class work, but I seem to be able to Mr. Barack, said cope with this problem.” “I think Lew Wallace is a very good One of the main problems our teachers school, it also has an excellent student and students have is not being able to body, as well as an excellent adminis¬ use the library facilities. tration. I enjoy being here very much.” Junior Celestine Mitchell said, “Now Junior Joe Zambrana said, “I think that our library is gone I noticed how that the administration has effective methods. They also seem to care more about the student body.” September began with the usual events, and the not so usual events, such as the library, auditorium, and gym repair. Junior Lisette Sanchez said, “I important it really was.” September-13 Homecoming: LW buzzes through hectic day of activities O n Oct. 2, 1980 music by L L Mobile was heard in the surge while students danced the night before Homecoming at the dance sponsored by the Student Council. Senior Rebecca Fisher said, “The Homecoming dance was a success. 1 Enjoyed myself very much and I was very happy to see everybody participating.” Homecoming day started out cloudy and cold as students did last minute touches on their floats. Signs, mums, buttons and pom pons helped boost the spirit of the school. Teachers also took part in boosting the spirit of the school with funeral for Andrean. By seventh hour students were ready to cheer for their classes and team at the outdoor pep rally. After the pep rally students prepared for the parade that began 6 p.m. in Broadway Plaza. “It was my first parade and I think it was really good,” said freshman Michael Abad. Senior Nancy Delor said, “The parade The senior class float waits to be pulled in the Homecoming parade, which started at 6 p.m. from Broadway Plaza. In the morning Mr. John Russell, history teacher, leads the “Funeral for Andrean” as teachers and students mourn for the death of the 59ers. Hornets crown Lisa Albrecht As Derrick Adkins, senior class president, held the crown over the heads of the court, Reri Barrett Student Council vice president announced that Lisa Albrecht was the 1980-81 Homecoming queen. “I kept walking backwards in a state of shock, because I couldn’t beleive I had won,” said Homecoming Queen Lisa Albrecht. With her yellow roses, football in hand, and her crown on her head, Lisa took her traditional ride around the football field. “I was really surprised that I had won, and I was very happy. I consider Angie, Pat, Cheryl, Jetonne, and myself all winners for being on court,” said Lisa. October-15 was very colorful and exciting.” Juniors and seniors battled it out for the float competition. The juniors came in second with their float “Niners Don’t Have a Prayer,” but seniors took the $25 prize with their winning float “Toast the Fifty Niners.” Disappointment was shared by both the sophomore and freshmen classes. Floats were not entered by either class for the competition. Not only did the seniors win the float competition but also the spirit stick and car competition. Senior Anna Macyszak said, “Seniors really pulled together this year and made a come back.” The football Homecoming court for the 1980-81 year was Angela Ash, Lisa Albrecht, Cheryl Champion, Patricia Goodwin, and Jetonne Champion. “I was very happy that I made court after I got over the shock,” said senior Angela Ash. Lew Wallace was defeated by Andrean 0-14. “It just wasn’t our night, Andrean must have prayed harder than us,” said Ass’t Coach Ralph Brasaemle. Football player Mark Villeneuve senior, said, “We were emotionally ready, but by game time we were drained out.” Breaking away from school blues Where do most Lew Wallace students go during 4th and 5th hours? An open campus offers a variety of lunch time alternatives. Macs (McDonalds) and Burger King offer the usual hamburger, fries and coke for the average student. While Lincoln Carry Outs offers a variety of sandwiches, including roast beef, turkey and submarine sandwiches. Martha Jadrnak, junior, said, “My friends and I all go out to the local restaurants for lunch because it gives us time to get away from the noise and pushing in the halls at school.” For students who drive and can afford the price of gas for venturing more than a couple of blocks from school, there’s Pepe’s, Taco Bell, Arbys, and El Corral. These places give students a change from the usual dull hamburger and fries routine. Sophomore Dedra McKinney commented, “I’m tired of staying around the school all day, so I eat out. The food is much better than what they serve in the cafeteria too.” And of course for those students who miss dear old mom or just can’t afford to eat out every day there’s always lunch waiting at home for them. Junior Teresa Davis said, “I just go home for lunch everyday. The cub- bard always has what I want and at a good price. And I don’t have to wait in all those long lines.” Not everyon e leaves school for lunch. Many students eat in the school cafeteria, which serves a selectio of different meals every day. Mrs. Tony Sanchez explained, Cafeteria worker, “In these hard times many families can’t even afford a few dollars, so we provide a nutri¬ tional meal at a decent price.” Sophomore John Sgouroudis purchases his lunch in the school cafeteria where nutritional meals are served. LW, nation struggle together to keep fit At Lew Wallace students and faculty are taking part in various physical activities. While students are required to take three semesters of gym, football players and wrestlers lift weights to help stay Senior Lionel Cuza said, “It’s not unus to see teachers jogging or swimming after school. Many of our school’s athletes work out all year to prepared for the upcoming sport seasons. “I think all athletes should stay in shape for the sport in which they participate. It’ll really help to improve their playing ability,” said Jeff Oresik, junior. Senior Todd Adams said, “It’s best to work out with a partner when you lift weights. “There’s somebody there to encourage you and help you.” “The best way to accomplish your goal is to hang in there and be dedicated. Get your mind in shape, then your body,” said j Whichever way you choose to become an much effort and determinate YOU, mentally and physically At basketball practice junior Chester Conley shoots for two points. Armen Gaboian, junior, attempts to pin Louie Carcia, junior, at a wrestling practice. 18-Getting Fit Getting Fit-19 Organizations give thanks to participants for attendance, funds N ov. 1 began a very busy month academically and socially for LV students. Scholastic Aptitude Test were taken in the cafeteria by seniors and juniors preparing for college. Junior Ida Stewart said, “I think it’s necessary but the tests are too long.” Clubs took the opportunity in Sophomore Tim Jackson bites into a juicy taffy apple that he bought to help support the “Class program. Students affect election The 1980 election is now history. The ballots have been cast and votes counted. The republicans rule the house and Ronald Reagan was elected President. “I felt my vote made a difference on how the U.S. will run. It was a great honor for me to finally reach the age of voting and counted among millions of other votes,” said senior Richard Vargas. James Grear, senior, said, “Its a responsibility for everyone to vote because it is a duty you owe your country.” The political analyst will be debating the results of the 1980 election and the portion of this year’s seniors will be somewhere in that margin of debate. Senior Cari Beckham and sophomore Argie Tsampis star in a scene from the play “Early Frost.” 20-November November to raise money for future activities. The French Club sold stationery, Hi-Y and Y-Teens sponsored “The Little Red School House Dance,” Class sold taffy apples and the Future Home¬ makers of America sold seat cushions. The Drama I classes presented to invited classes two, one act plays, “The Lottery” and “Early Frost.” “Students are talented and never get a chance to show it. With Drama I it gives them a chance,” said junior Robert Ruvalcaba. “Get movies that are up to date, something that hasn’t been shown on TV,” said sophomore Vickie Madriana. Despite this opinion Quill Blade made a profit of $1300. While clubs were raising money Student Council was preparing for Inaugaration which was one month late because of repairs being done on the gym floor. Student Council President Lisa Hartfield addressed the students and faculty by saying, “I feel very priviledged that you have elected me for your Student Council President of the 1980-81 school year.” Pictures were taken at the “Little Red School House Dance” sponsored by the Hi-Y and Y-Teens. Kim Brown and Saundra Wells, sophomores, arrived as twins for the dance. Lori Vinson, senior, captures the attention of the crowd by flying through the air at the per¬ formance of the Omni Dance Troup “Show’ Time”. November-21 itt President of the Student Council, senior, Lisa Hartfield initiates freshman class officers, Eric Newman, Selena Waldon, Carla Shepherd, Rhonda Jordan. Programs, holidays highlight winter activities as the snow arrives W hen you think of December you think of snow. For most students their thoughts were on studying for the SAT and writing proficiency. Sophomore Toni Gonzales said, “I found the test to be very easy. I think this test is a very good idea. Many students have problems with learning, and these tests help protect those problems.” Drama I classes brought the thought of snow and Christmas by presenting “A Christmas Carol and other Seasonal Readings,” to invited classes in Room C104. Drama II student, Janet Roberson, said, “The Drama I classes put on the “Readers Theater” to show that a play doesn’t need costume but just the imagination of the listeners.” On December 18 the Class Program had a speaker, Barbara Watson, from DeVry Institutes. She talked about the different types of education offered. Technical, Associate and Programming are some of the new divisions in which DeVry represents. Barbara Watson showed slides, and movie, explaining the techniques of electronics in todays society, and the predictions of the use of elect¬ ronics in tomorrows society. The scene was in the polk gym on Dec 9, where the Hornets defeated Hammond Morton, 85-81, for the first home game of the season. The student council gave a pep session, in recognition of the Hornets first home game in two years. “It was our Hornets first victory in the gym in two years and it was the class of 82’s first victory in winning the spirit stick,” said junior Theresa Hill. Home advantage returns In February 1979, the LW Basketball team played River Forest winning 85-81. That was the team’s last home game for two years. On December 9, 1980, the Lew Wallace basketball team played Morton and defeated them 81-69. This was the first home game in two years. “I feel that the team will have more confidence in them¬ selves in winning because their in their own school, and they can be more proud when other teams come play against them,” says senior, Carol Ranilovich. “I think the spirit from the students will increase substantially. The students will be more enthused over the fact that we have a home to play at just like the rest and to me that’s important,” says Shanta Taylor, junior. The bleachers were jammed, the screames were vibrating and most of all, the spirit was most certainly there. Welcome home Hornets! Wardell Paul, senior, leads the Hornets to a 85-81 victory against Hammond Morton. Carol Grimes, senior, shows her enthusiasm toward the oncoming Christmas season while decorating the office Christmas tree. December-23 LW comes alive for basketball Homecoming as seniors win spirit stick T he number “81” “81” was being heard in the halls as the class of 1981 won the basketball Homecoming Spirit stick again. Their float “Another Gladiator Bites the Dust” was also a winner. Kim Spiller, senior, said, “The senior class is, for the most part, a class that is united by spirit. When ther is a crisis, we stand together to overcome it. The spirit of our “Golden Class” was well displayed by the spirit stick competition in which we united to win. I’ll always have memories of the “Golden Class of JANUARY A group of freshmen display their spirit during the basketball Homecoming pep rally. The class of 1981 won the spirit stick. ( hosen for the 1981 Basketball Homecoming court were princesses Natalie Nash, freshman, Debra McCoy, sophomore, Sharon Wilmington, junior, and Queen Tangie Turner, senior. Anthony Woods and Linda Moore, sophomores, dance the night away at the basketball Homecoming disco on Jan. 15 in the surge. 24-January 1981.” The class of 1981 selected Tangie Turner as the 1981 Basketball Homecoming Queen. The rest of the court consisted of Sharon Wilmington, junior, Debra McCoy, sophomore, and Natalie Nash, freshman. There were many other activities during the month of January. To commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Student Council presented a special program in the band room. Richard Buchanan, junior, commented, “The program was good, especially when the preacher began talking about being yourself and nobody will like you unless you like yourself.” At the end of the month, the first semester ended and seniors were halfway through their final year. Events such as cap and gown fittings and Prom preparations helped pass the month of January. Anthony Brown, senior, remarked, “We are halfway up the mountain and we just have to summit to conquer.” Reverend Robert Lowery speaks to the audience at the Martin Luther King convocation. The program was sponsored by the Student Council. Hostages free on day 445 January 20, 1981 will be remembered as day one of freedom for 52 Americans that were hostages in Iran. Their ordeal began on November 4, 1979 and ended 444 days later. With the help of Algerian diplomats, prolonged negotia¬ tions over the hostages were finally settled on January 18, 1981. It was two days later when the hostages finally left Iran bound for freedom. The former hostages were flown to Algiers, Algeria where Deputy Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, met the hostages. Then the former hostages went to Frankfurt, West Germany and transported on to Weisbaden. “It will be an abominable experience that will never be forgotten. We must always find time to thank God for the release of our people. For without him, the release of our people would not have been possible,” said former President Jimmy Carter at the Rhein Mein Base, Frankfurt, West Germany. As graduation nears senior, Bill Komanecki is measured for his cap and gown by Mr. Clyde Smith a representative of Smith’s Student Center and Photo Studio. January-25 ‘City of the Century’ looks to future Gary, the “City of the Century” and the “City on the Move”, is cele¬ brating its 75th anniversary this year. In 1905, United States Steel corporation began to work on plans for constructing new mills and a new city. In March, 1906, the steel plants and the harbor were started. Gary, was named after Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States Steel Corp. Richard G. Hatcher is serving his fourth term as mayor of Gary. Mayor Hatcher is president of the National Conference Of Black Mayors. The Conference held its seventh annual convention at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel, which was hosted by Mayor Hatcher. The topic of the conference was “Stimulating Local Growth Through Public and Private Spending” and President Reagan’s budget cuts were also discussed. Gary’s population, as reported by n u the United States Census Bureau dropped from 175,022 in 1970 to 151,953 in 1980, a 13.4% decline. Despite the decline, Gary remains to grow. Genesis Center, the new civic center, is being constructed. Mayor Hatcher is raising money to have a National Civil Rights Museur and a Hall of Fame built. The musei will be connected to the civic Center Gary is in the midst of revitaliz¬ ing its pride, “it’s more than a city, it’s an opportunity.” 26-‘City Of The Century’ Billboards announcing Gary’s anniversary are posted throughout the city. Gary’s newly constructed civic center. Genesis Center, is almost completed for community use. Honorary William H. Gray III and Mayor Richard Hatcher prepare to speak at the Black Mayors Conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Gary. Are SAT scores really important? Thinking about going to college? If you are, you better start thinking about the SAT-the Scholastic Aptitude Test- because almost any college you apply to will want to see how you did on it. The test is divided into two parts, ver¬ bal and math. Possible scores range be¬ tween 200 and 800 for each test. It’s three hours long, with between two and three hundred multiple choice questions. And generations of students have looked on the SAT as the most feared, most important and most agonizing test of their lives. In the case of verbal, you’re trying to measure a variety of verbal skills: reading ability, voca¬ bulary, and the ability to deal with words in the language. In the mathematics section, you’re trying to develop the ability to solve problems that in some cases are similar to those the student has solved in class room exercises. We polled junior and senior students on whether they thought the test is necessary and why? Anitra Harris: “I feel it is not necessary because it does not really prove if you can handle college work or not. When preparing for the test you’re trying to cram in information for the test all at once. The day you actually take the test, your scared you won’t do well and you’re just upset emotionally. This all goes against your prefection of the test. I say let the colleges go on what you have done throughout your high school years. You can’t base four years on one test that lasted only a few hours.” Marion Rodgers: “If you plan to further your education the SAT is very neces¬ sary. It tests your vocabulary and your math abilities. I plan to go to college, so I felt it was profiting me if I took it. The math section was the section I had problems with. The verbal was easy if you have a good vocabulary background. The SAT is necessary and a good test.” How necessary is Competency II? Competency II is a test that prepares you in one or more of five fields: aca¬ d emics studies, business studies, tech¬ nical studies, practical arts, or the fine arts. Though it has not yet been endorsed by Superintendent Ernest Jones, counselors urge students to complete the Competency II program. According to Mr. Christ Christoff, principal, there is nothing official saying you have to pass Competency II. Students were asked if they felt that Competency II should be a condition you need to complete before graduating from high school? Lisa Manuel: “I think that all students should take this Competency II test, because it will show up what they lack in and what they do best. It takes a long time and experience to know just what and where you stand. I feel that most people who are interested in going to college or a trade school would not mind.” Veronica Bates: “No, I don’t think we should have to take Competency II because we alre ady have Competency I to pass, which includes a writing and math profi¬ ciency test. Along with the headaches of passing those we also have finals at mid-term and during the fourth period.” Eunice Miller: “I feel that Competency II should be a condition you need to complete before graduation, because it gives you the skill to get a job for those who feel college is not for them, or for those who feel even though they attend college they have that extra knowledge of a skill whether it’s typing, shorthand, or some kind of trade like woodshop or carpentry. I also believe it’s very important to pass for each and every indivi¬ dual, also. The students themselves should have to decide whether they should have to pass in order to graduate or not.” 28-Opinion Poll Richard Howard: “The SAT is necessary because colleges need a way to tell if you are college material or not. Your school courses are not enough because they don’t know the teachers methods or how hard they are. I also think the SAT puts too much stress on the verbal part.” Hugo Marquez: “I don’t really think the SAT is hard. I think it is rather easy if you know what the test is a- bout. So I suggest that before you take the test you read the study booklet they give you. I think the test is necessary to measure your abilities, because your grades in high school may not be a true picture of your aptitude. Derrick Casson: “I myself really liked the SAT. It showed I was capa¬ ble of doing academically. I consider the SAT as being the most important test in high school. The SAT shows you and others what you have accom¬ plished in 12 years of school. Not that scores were bad, but I wish I could have done better which means a score of 1600. I recommend all high school students whether col¬ lege bound or not to take the SAT. You will be doing yourself a favor.” Dawn Ruzbasan: “No, I don’t think it should be a condition for grad¬ uation. When you come in as a freshman, you don’t always know what field you want to go into in the future. Most people will change their fields many times throughout their four years in high school, and that defeats the purpose. Either that, or they would be stuck in a field they were un¬ happy with.” Bridget Ferguson: “I feel that Competency II should not be re¬ quired before you graduate. May¬ be if you are prepared from your freshman year to take the test, it should be required. We students have so many requirements needed to graduate, that another require¬ ment would be just another heavy burden. There are many students who are not prepared to take tests, therefore it would prevent them from graduating. Why should a test that’s not prepared for lesson our chances for graduating?” Michelle Carpenter: “I don’t feel that Competency II is necessary because I don’t think it would make any stu¬ dent learn more. Now with all the things seniors have to do before the school will let them graduate, I feel that it is unfair to add more and more pressure than is already given.” Opinio Poll-29 Philosopher sells carnations as ‘love’ bites LW on Valentine’s Day I t is known to LW students that the month of February isn’t famous for its “days off,” but many still managed to make the best of things. Speakers such as Detective Tony Rizzo and Dr. Douglas Turmail, veterinarian, spoke to CLASS about the awards of being a detective and a veterinarian. Mrs. Sarah Boyajian, CLASS sponsor, commented, “Having various speakers come to LW gives students a chance to see what college and professional businesses are all about.” FEBRUARY Larry Moore, freshman, explains eighth grade math to two Bailly students as Sheila Horton, freshman, looks on. Taking a break from Valentine’s Day activities, Jenny Lopez, sophomore, show ' s off her flowers. 150 fail to immunize on time February may be the time that LW students are antici¬ pating summer vacation, but the problem for some wasn’t getting out of school, but instead getting into school. About 150 were kept from classes until they up¬ dated their immunization records. Mrs. Margaret Swisher, head nurse for 20 years, explained, “In the beginning of the month we sent 1000 notices to pupils, and the number fell to 200. The deadline for completion was Feb. 2” Students wondered what all the commotion was about, because for some, it was the first time they had even thought about their booster shots. According to Mrs. Swisher, 10 per cent of LW students didn’t even start their re¬ quired immunization. “It’s really a shame that all those students aren’t getting the proper treatment for otherwise curable diseases,” she added. SO-February Another program sponsored by CLASS organization also kept some students from classes. Only this time, they were tutoring classes at Bailly Junior High. About 20 LW students were assigned to 100 Bailly pupils to help them in math, reading, social studies, and Spanish. Ingrid Merriweather, a freshman math tutor, said, “The tutoring program is a good experience for me, as well as the kids i I helped; but sometimes you have to push the kids to participate.” When Valentine’s Day came, LW students didn’t need any assistance to urge them to join in the celebration. Once again the Philosopher staff sold Valentine’s Day carnations to festive students. According to Michelle Allen, senior editor, 1500 carnations were sold, and a profit of $250 was also brought in. “Even though we enjoy selling the carnations,” warned Mrs. Sondra Craig, Philosopher advisor, “the hassle and decline of profits may cause us to stop the annual sales.” Mrs. Craig explained, “Since the cost of everything is going up, so must the price the students pay. It seems though, that students overlooked the price to celebrate Valentine’s Day. As Juanita Cross, senior, remarked, “Going out on Valentine’s Day doesn’t play an important part in my celebration, but togetherness does.” Although many students may feel this way, Mark Bennet, junior, observes Valentines Day differently, “Valentine’s Day means a lot to me, but to celebrate, you still need money!” Waiting in the yearbook room to be purchased, 5,600 Tootsie Pop Drops sit boxed and ready to be sold by cheerleaders and yearbook members. Detective Tony Rizzo, a guest speaker at LW, displays various drug paraphenalia. Mr. Rizzo is a detective in the Lake County area. LW sweeps superbowl When winning $500 means winning first place you better believe we are going to give it all we got,” said salutatorian Anthony Osika. The fourth annual Academic Superbowl was March 26 at West Side High School, and LW won first place for the fourth consecutive year. Representing LW was valedictorian Russell McDougall and Anthony Osika. Alternates were Denise Fair and Peter Krstanovski. The Academic Superbowl started in 1978. The school city wanted to promote an interest in academics similar to the interest the students had in sports. The Academic Superbowl consists of three rounds. The first two rounds involve envelopes that are selected by the students. Each envelope consists of questions concerning math, science, social studies and English. The third round is like a game show. The questions are asked and the students that know the answer pushes his or her buzzer. “I was afraid of being the first team from Lew Wallace to lose,” said Russell. Despite his nervousness, Russell and Anthony won the 1981 Academic Superbowl for LW with the score of 105. Second place went to Wirt with 85 points. Mrs. Shirley Poogach, sponsor for Lew Wallace, said, “I was very proud of Russell and Anthony and the way they represented our school.” The varsity cheerleaders show the talent that won them the victory in “The Battle of the Cheerleaders”. ■MARCH- SOS set week victories winning trend L ew Wallace students were very II I happy with what they accomplished month. “Battle of the Cheerleaders” was our first win of the month. The varsity cheerleaders placed first out of five schools; Crown Point, West Side, Horseman and E.C. Washington. Marcy 9 began the Save Our Schools (SOS) Humanity Drive. The week’s events started that night with the th f 1 } 32-March Student Council sponsoring the “Faculty v. WGCI” basketball game making a profit of $917. This was our second win of the month. The score was LW 94, WGCI 91. “I was really happy we won, but I think the game was a little to close,” said Marie Brakely, freshman. Students displayed their spirit during SOS Week by dressing up. Each class had their own day; Freshmen, “Western Day,” sophomores, “Little Kids Day,” juniors, “Back¬ wards Day,” and seniors, “New Wave Day.” On the last day of SOS Week Student Council sponsored the “Junior Olympics”, which brought another win. The senior class tallied the most points and won with a victory of 675 and $50, second place went to the juniors with 650, third place the sophomores with 550 and last place the freshmen with 250. By the end of SOS Week studnts from LW donated $475 to the Humanity Drive. Another victory occured on March 20 when the boys won second place and the girls won third place trophies in the city wide Drill Team competition at West Side High School. Senior Jackie Rodgers also won the first place trophy for Outstanding Commander. Sergeant Gibson said, “We came from nothing to something. A lot of work and effort paid off in the long run.” March-33 Roller skating remains inexpensive with popularity increasing Screamin’ Wheels provide,” said junior John Dudley. Tri City is an exciting new rink that is quite different from the others because it has a balcony from the disco floor so that the others can enjoy while they watch. Junior Matt Hatcher said, “When you roller skate its a way to get out of doing the ordinary. It lets you meet new people and experience ne w moves.” In today’s society many fads have come in and out, such as fashion, hair styles, and dances, but one fad that hasn’t faded out is roller skating. Junior Theresa Hill said, “Many people enjoy roller skating because it is an inexpensive way to relax.” With the jobs that most high school students have they must be wise in the way they spend their money. Junior Felecita Ricard said, “With soaring prices, and low minimum wages we students must find an inexpensive way to enjoy our free time, roller skating seems to be the way.” “Screamin’ Wheels is the place where most high school students go, but after a while you get tired of skating around one circle going the same way for three hours, so you just change your skates, and go dance to the live entertainment that 34-Roller Skating Sophomore Frank Gonzales practices some of his skating moves in the school tennis courts. Sophomore Tammy Joseph enjoys roller skating during her lunch hour. Roller Skating-35 Schools handle smoking issue with importance Although “The Surgeon General has determined that cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health,” it seems that many people would rather “Fight than switch.” In a survey conducted by the LW Hearing Impaired Health Class, it was determined that 36 per cent of the 333 sixteen year olds that answered the survey started smoking because of peer pressure, while only one per cent started by taking cigarettes out of ashtrays. The survey also showed that 53 per cent of the smokers enjoyed smoking because, “it calms nerves and relieves tensions.” Whatever the reason may be it seems that more and more smokers have tried to quit. “I tried to quit before, but after work started, cigarettes helped me relax more,” commented junior Kathy Lenzo. “I tried to quit because of softball, but ended just cutting down,” she continued. LW students know that smoking is pro¬ hibited on school grounds, but how many times have you walked in a smoke filled bathroom, or past a group smoking on lunch hour? Some schools, such as Merrillville and Portage, have found an answer to the problem. With their parents’ permission, students are able to use the designated smoking area during lunch hours, before, and after school. The smoking area, located outside the building, is always super¬ vised by the faculty. “I don’t approve of smoking, but the fact is it does exist, so I feel it’s better to have a supervised area rather than random, haphazard smoking,” stated Mr. John Stone, Merrillville High School Principal. Merrillville has also set up a smoking clinic to help students who want to quit or cut down on cigarettes. “I feel this program has encouraged communica¬ tion through education and understand¬ ing,” concluded Mr. Stone. Other schools, including Roosevelt, have not adopted this smoking policy. Mr. Robert E. Jones, Roosevelt High School Principal, said that he realizes students do smoke, but he feels it’s a hazard to their health, and doesn’t want to promote it. It’s not that we don’t want to be flexible, but someone has to lay the rules down,” said Mr. Jones. “In my opinion, smoking is a slow form of suicide, so we don’t want to encourage smoking on school grounds,” he added. Mr. Christ Christoff, principal, also feels that a school must lay down the rules about smoking. “Part of a teacher’s job is to discipline and teach responsi¬ bility to an individual, and the smoking rule is only one of many rules students must learn to obey,” he stated. «%-Cigarette Smoking • V. Although there has been much controversy about the legal age to buy cigarettes, students still purchase them despite health warnings. According to Indiana law, the sale of tobacco products to minors is legal. While walking home at lunch hour, sophomore Lawrence Maclin enjoys a cigarette. Even though smoking on school grounds is prohibited. Dawn Banzen, sophomore, Lisa Rios, freshmen, and Yvonne Bolden, sophomore, are among the many who take breaks between classes. This ashtray, located in the teachers lounge, shows that many staff members rely upon smoking as a form of relaxation. Cigarette Smoking-37 Hornets celebrate spring fever in different ways T he second Friday in April is aday Governor Orr proclaimed to be Arbor Day. Our LW students honored Arbor Day with a program and the planting of a Tulip tree in our school courtyard. It is asked by the state that all Gary Public Schools honor Arbor Day by the planting a tree on school grounds. Senior Monique Watson, said “Our small program was just to re¬ mind the students that trees are a APRIL uring the band ' s presentation - mh A| EFpfWTK nusic Ifn Rodriquez, Tom Harvey, Alan •son, Argusta Dennie, perform a brass t uring the band’s presentation Sophomore Joan DeArmon, juniors Mike Kirkland, Eric Newmman, and Senior Monique Watson honor , Arbor Day by planting a tree in the school courtyard on April 10. Soaking up sun on 45th Avenue is a favorite pastime for many students during lunch hours. renewable resource where other sub¬ stitutes are not.” Another requirement for all college bound junior and seniors are SAT’s. Most students that have even a slight thought about going to college must have taken the test. Junior Elena Sanchez said, “I feel that even if the SAT’s may not seem fair, it is the fairest way possible. The test is good as long as the entrance isn’t based on this alone.” LW band students put on their annual Spring Concert. Junior William Rodriquez said, All of the students worked very hard in preparing for the concert and when there was such a big turn-out, that seemed to be our reward.” All ROTC members attended the dance, to watch senior Evie Pickney crown junior Frances Sprouse as ROTC queen. Junior Frances Sprouse said, “I was happy to be crowned ROTC queen. It was the best honor to receive.” Exams test writing The proficiency is a test each sophomore must pass before graduating. The written language proficiency examination was developed in cooperation with Educational Testing Service (ETS). The staff begins the examination by having each student write a paragraph containing five to eight sentences on a specified topic. Gary teachers are trained by ETS to use the holistic scoring method and each essay is read and scored by at least two teachers. If both teachers assign a passing score to the paragraph, the student has met the minimal proficiency standards. If the student does not pass the two readings, his her paragraph is read analytically to determine the extent of the student’s deficiency in the areas of paragraph content, paragraph organization, sentence structure, and mechanics. A rating scale is designed to aid in this process. (6) Students dance at the annual ROTC ball held in the cafeteria. April-39 Battling it out for first place, are two elemen¬ tary participants in the Special Olympics. The Olympics were open for many Gary school students. Preparing to donate a pint of his blood, senior Manuel Cox lets a Red Cross helper take his blood pressure. MAY D uring the month of May, something happened to LW students. As the ‘final countdown’ neared, ‘Senioritis’ struck the class of 1981. Teachers and administrators diagnosed the disease in the beginning of May. It wouldn’t be until June 4, graduation, that a cure would be found. Once again, brave upperclassmen and faculty donated their blood during the May 5 blood drive. According to Red Cross officials, 104 people gave blood to the program. “We had more blood do¬ nated than last year,” explained Sergeant Gerald Gibson, organizer of End-of-year blues strike early as summer nears LW participates in parade If you were down at 18th and Broadway on Memorial Day, you would have seen many fellow LW students. The LW band, all wearing jerseys with member’s names printed on them, marched in the Memorial Day parade. ROTC members carried the flags which led the parade, and senior James Mitchell read the Gettys¬ burg Address during a pause in the day’s fest¬ ivities. It didn’t matter if you saw the parade, or just stayed at home and bar- bequed, the Memorial Day weather was perfect. Junior Janet Roberson said, “My father didn’t do any¬ thing special, but we had fun just being together for a day.” Senior Chris Winchester, a band member who partici¬ pated in the parade, comment¬ ed, “ It was very exciting to be part of the activities, and even though it was a little bit unorganized, we (band members) all had fun. Band members march in the jerseys they bought for themselves for the parade. Reminiscing about her years at LW, Mrs. Gladys Forgey speaks at the Honor Society Induction. She was a 1932 graduate. the LW program. Because one pint of blood is needed for everyone in this community, the donations are always beneficial. Directed by Ms. Joan Hill, the Omni Dance Troupe performed “An Evening With Ellington” May 7 and 8 in the Polk Gymnasium. The recital was a tribute to the late Duke Ellington. Along with the ensembles and overtures performed by troupe and band members, Mr. Tillman Buggs led the entire troupe in “Don’t Get Around Much More.” While many clubs and organizations were wraping up the ir unfinished busi¬ ness, the Honor Society was inducting new members. The 50th Anniversary Induction was held on may 15, at 7:30 graduates from LW were guest speakers. Among them were Mrs. Gladys Harmack Forgey, from the class of 1932. Mrs. Forgey, still wearing her class ring, spoke of the changing environment in and around Gary. Like past years, LW was the host for the 1981 Special Olympics. The Olym¬ pics are held annually for area ele¬ mentary, junior high, and high schools. “The main objective of this program isn’t the competition, it’s the com¬ panionship,” stated the LW sponsor, Mr. Gregory Smith. “What we’re looking for is child participation in these events. We want to teach each child, no matter the handicap, that each person has a gift to give another,” concluded Mr. Smith. May-41 Pavilion provides setting for prom “Prom is the dance all juniors and seniors look forward to. Its the biggest dance of the year,’’ said senior Nancy DeLor. The 1981 junior senior Prom was held at the Marquette Pavilion on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Cost didn’t stop students from going to the Prom. Senior Laura Chavez said, “Even though I paid $70 for my dress, $25 for shoes, plus $5 for his flowers I think it was worth it, because I had fun.’’ Senior Albert Nicholson said, “My tux was $45, shoes $95, flowers $22.50, pictures $15, and dinner $51.95 I felt after I spent that much at the Prom they should have had more than punch and cookies.’’ “I rented a limousine from the Exclusive Limousine Service for $35 an hour. I really think it was worth it because I wanted to go all out my senior year,’’ said senior Derrick Adkins. Senior Curtis Williams said, “I liked going to the Pavilion much better than the Greek Hall. I liked the change of scenery.’’ Junior Carla Cast said, “I was really looking forward to my junior year so I could go to the Prom. The wait was worth it, and now I can’t wait for next years Prom.’’ 42-Prom V Senior Thomas Harvey and his date were one of many couples enjoying the slower tempo of the band Research. Before starting a long evening of dancing junior Jeff Kyprianou and his date enjoy the scenery of the Marquette Pavilion as do senior Nancy DeLor and her date. The band Research entertained LW students and their dates throughout the evening of May 1. Senior Hugo Marquez smiles as he is honored for being one of the top ten students. Junior Mike Kirkland presents sophomore Tichina Martine with an ROTC award. Art ... Lionel Cuza Typing and Shorthand Angela Green, Maria Sanchez, Nancy Kemper, Cheryl Law Accounting . . Cheryl Champion Drama . . Janet Roberson English . Shelia Horton, Kathy Webb, Holli Jaskulski, Aida Franco, Linda Wiechnik, Reri Barrett, Cheryl Champion, Russell McDougall French . Daryl Randolph, Maria Sanchez, Linda Miller, Deneice Smith, Kim Spiller Spanish Rebecca King, Deborah Rios, Abeline Abel, Elena Sanchez, Emma Jones, Laura Alvarez, Russell McDougall Forensics . Anthony Brown Home Economics . . . Johnita McBride, Deborah Ferando, Sherdina Lewis Industrial Arts ... Jim Page, Jack Adamovich, David Jamka, Jerome Grochowski Mathematics . . Kathy Webb, Hugo Marquez, Russell McDougall, Scot Gutierrez ROTC . Lester Lowe, Tichina Martin, Terry McKinney, Carla Shepherd, Frances Sprouse. Science Ingrid Merriweather, Tony Osika, Russell McDougall Band Manuel Cox, David Jaskulski, Gena Moss, Willie Rodriquez, Steve Warren, Kris Winchester Choir . Rebecca Fisher Academic Superbowl . . Russell McDougall, Tony Osika, Pete Kristanovski, Denise Fair Freshman Courtesy Award Rebecca Cougias, Kathy Webb Girls’ Club . Angela Ash Perfect Attendance . . Eddie Fernando, Grady Haymon, Lisa Manuel, David Martinez, Norma Donald Semper Fidelis Award Patti Etherton Most Valuable Staffer Michelle Allen, Robert Woods Cerald Bunche Memorial Award Jeff Randle Norman Kurtis Memorial Award Reri Barrett, Russell McDougall U.S. Marines Devil Dog Award Anthony Rowell Quill and Blade Editor’s Award Scott Anton Top Ten Senior Graduates Russell McDougall, Anthony Osika, Peter Krstanovski, Debra Ruzbasan, Cheryl Champion, Scot Gutierrez, John Adamovich, Hugo Marquez, Reri Barrett, Denise Fair Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards Russell McDougall, Anthony Osika John Minarich Award . Rich Gonzales Sportsmanship Award . Jeff Franz Katherine Welsh Scholarship . Scott Anton Mary Cheever Award . Denise Fair Verna Hoke Award . . Reri Barrett, Russell McDougall Student Council . Reri Barrett, Walter Oliver Awards Day-45 Finals, turning in locks, graduation highlight last days of school LW fights finals “I really think that we should have finals. If you have learned something then you should be able to pass the final exam,” said Stasha Brewer, freshman. Every year students are faced with final exams. Lots of studying and going over old material is what most students have been doing for the first part of June. Noemi Feliciano, said, “I feel that final exams are good for us because they show what we have learned during the school year.” Some students including Larry Moore feel that final exams are not necessary. “Finals are not needed. Every time you go over a new sec¬ tion of work, your teacher gives you a test. What is the point of having a final if you have already had a test on the material?” “I have mixed feelings about final exams. In some ways I think they aren’t necessary. It just shows how much you remember from the beginning of the year,” said Sharon Walker, freshman. Sophomore Nancy Kolbus goes over a unit in her English book before the dreaded final. Celebrating the last day of school, seniors take time out to pose for pictures. • . 46-June une is the month that is looked forward to by all students everywhere, and it’s not because the weather gets warmer, or the pools open, or even because your winter wardrobe can be put away. June means only one thing to students, and that is the end of school. Seniors especially look forward to June because of graduation. On June 4, the 50th class of LW re¬ ceived their diplomas in the Polk Gymnasium. Diplomas were handed out by Assistant Superintendent Mr. Nicholas McDonald and Gary School Board member, Mr. John L. Howard. Once the class of ’81 was told “They were now graduated,” they couldn’t keep still long enough for the benediction given by Derrick Adkins, Senior Class President. In preparation for the evening’s activities, all day was spent rehearsing, taking pictures, and saying those last tearful good-byes to high school friends. “I didn’t think that I would regret leaving LW, but now that the time has come, it’s sort of sad,” said senior Charmain Fields. Other students found that they didn’t have time to complete all the required work for graduating, or passing to another grade. Junior Lolly Hernandez said, “I’m having a hard time completing a term paper, and I won’t feel that school is over until I hand it in.” Lockers were handed in on June 8, and the feeling of “freedom” began to near as students realized they would be turning in books. “All year I’ve looked forward to handing in my books, and it’s a relief to finally do it,” commented sophomore Raymond Miller. The nine-teen eighty one graduates await their tur to receive their diplomas in the hot Polk gym. There were 393 graduates to receive diplomas on June 4. LW varsity cheerleaders lead the guests at the sports banquet in the school song. The sports banquet was held on June 1. June-47 News events that changed our lives It was just 18 years ago that the world was stunned by the assasination of President John F. Kennedy. Now just five months after his sweep of the Pre¬ sidential election, President Ronald Reagan was almost fatally shot outside the Washington Hilton. As if out of the past, six shots were fired in two seconds as President Reagan emerged out of the Hilton. One bullet hit a window across the street and another a window on the presidential limosine. Three others hit Press Secre¬ tary Jim Brady, Secret Serviceman Tim McCarthy and District of Columbia cop Tom Dalahanty. The last richocheted off the limosine and st ruck President Reagan as he was being pushed into the limosine. Americans sat in suspense for hours, some not even knowing whether President Reagan was shot, as press coverage of the shocking event was so brief for security reasons. As the word assasination attempt slowly faded from headlines, it was to reenter just 44 days later. On May 13 Mehmet Ali Agca, a Turkish terrorist, fired five shots at Pope John Paul II as he was on his way to mass at St. Peter’s. This second assasination attempt critically wounded the Pope and two American women. The world was once again thrown into a stunned disbe¬ lief to sit numbly and ask why? As Americans took down the yellow ribbons they had tied around trees in jubilation of the homecoming of 52 Americans from Iran they were soon replaced by green, red and black ribbons in protest to the killings in Atlanta. Over 25 children have been found in the woods and swamps around Atlanta since July of 1979. A special task force has been investigating the murders which have Americans appalled. In an attempt to prevent further killings, children under 16 have been barred from the streets between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by someone 18 or older. Who shot J.R.? Will Susan from “Eight is Enough” have a boy or a girl? Will Burt return to Earth? With the actors unions’ strike against the three major television networks, viewers had to wait an extra month for the answers. Actors in protest over the video home recorders and their lack of profit from them went on strike in early September. Between reruns and specials aired throughout the strike, you might have caught a glimpse of rising star Brooke Shields and her famous Calvins. Controversy over the designer jeans was so tremendous that the commercials were take off the air until after the family viewing time. The space shuttle Columbia takes off into a clear morning sky as it heads back towards Florida. 48 News Events It’s been roughly a year since Mount St. Helen’s in Washington exploded, what was reported as a force of 500 times greater than the Hiroshima bomb. The volcano, erupting after 123 years of inactivity, continues to plague the Pacific Northwest. The terrifying eruption last May turned beautiful acres of landscapes and mountains to waste. One hundred fifty square miles of forests were de¬ stroyed, 1.5 cubic miles of rock and dirt from the peak soon became rivers of boiling mud and towering clouds of ash. Sixty-one people were dead or missing. Ash fell in blanket fulls over roads, fields, and towns as far east as Montana and blown as far as the Atlantic. Ordinary People which captured the Academy Awards best pictured starred Timothy Hutten. Secret servicemen shove President Reagan into his limosine after he was shot outside a Washington Hotel. s Prince Charles, heir to the British thrown, made his choice of brides in Lady Diana Spencer. The announcement came as a shock to some, but was soon greeted by sighs of relief and good will by everyone in the British empire. Thrown into the spotlight Lady Diana is becoming quite a celebrity. Look- alikes to “Lady Di” soon popped up everywhere, as women all over the world] copied her hair style to her style of clothing. Hundreds stood outside the Holiday Star waiting for tickets to see Barry Manilow April 25, 26 and 27. Vf Xfilt • Student Council .52 Honor Society.?0 Y-Teens .76 CLASS .80 LW benefits from projects ‘I feel our Christmas Sharing Project was our most beneficial project for 1980-1981. This project involved participation by the entire school population-students, staff, administration, and faculty. This project involved our giving to others which is always heartwarming” said, Mrs. Clara Williams, Student Council sponsor According to Mrs. Williams, two families from the Glen Park area received Christmas baskets. They were families of two LW students. In order to obtain more food for the baskets, the Student Council sponsored a mini-movie on the second half of each lunch hour. The admission was 25$, or 10c and an item for the Christmas basket. This did prove to be a success for the Student Council. The Student Council sponsored other activities also. They included Football and Basketball Homecoming, Inauguration of class officers and representatives, Awards Day, Arbor Day and many others. This year’s officers were senior Lisa Hartfield, president, senior Reri Barrett, vice-president, junior Sylvia Oliver, treasurer and junior Carole Johnson, secretary. President Lisa Hartfield, senior, said, “This year has gone by very well. There was cooperation from everyone and things worked out well.” Junior Sylvia Oliver, Student Council treasurer, speaks during the Arbor Day ceremony on May 1 in the courtyard. Geoffrey Grant, assistant volleyball coach, drives for a layup in the “Faculty v. WGCI” basketball game during SOS Week activities. Senior Keith Hac gives a friend Cari Beckham, senior, a mum for Football Homecoming. 52-Student Council Student Council Student Council-First Row: Eric Newman, Lori Taylor, Michael Kirklen, Angela Hymes, Reri Barrett. Second Row: Sylvia Oliver, Rhonda Jordan, Lisa Hartfield, Monique Watson, Shonda Hightower, Linda Riley, Cynthia Ezell, Gail Nahod, Karen Kemper, Joan DeArmon. Third Row: Selena Walden, Regina Britt, Jacklon Rodgers, Theresa King, Dianne Sanchez, Diane Arness, Becky King, Mrs. Clara Williams. Fourth Row: Carla Shepherd, Sondra Rhymes, Russell McDougall, Terrie Thomas, Jackie Fox. Fifth Row: Veronica Broyles, Damita Stiff, Mark Terry, Sara Fogle, Andrell Thomas, Celestine Mitchell. Sixth Row: Scott Anton, Dedra McKinney, Saundra Wells, Gilbert Hopkins. Student Council President Lisa Hartfield, senior, works hard on the agenda for the next Student Council meeting. Student Council Vice president Reri Barrett, senior, addresses the Basketball Homecoming Pep Rally crowd. IOH2i7- •oon hia - J X-L-I ZM VH03JA O-M-H 2MC Student Council-53 Choir Choir-First Row: Kelly Smith, Celestine Mitchell, Kimberly Cole, Toni Danapas, Yvette Garner, Tangie Turner, Lisa Hartfield, Despina Karamanis, Rebecca Fisher, Barbara Davidson, LaVet te Sparks, Letha Robinson, Preena Boyd, Theometic Collier, Robert Davis, Clarence Joyce, Gerald Cotton. Pom Pons Pom pons-First Row: Darieyene Braynon, Linda Moore, Shanta Hamer. Second Row: Melody Coleman, Neysa Holman, Yvette Graham, Monique Glover, Karyn Robinson. Third Row: Kim Donald, Telisha Dillon, Roslyn White, Tichina Martin, Rosalind Ash. 54-Choir Pom Pons Reorganization, highlight year “I would like to see more people join Hi-Y because if they don’t then it might be the end of it. This year our activities were limited because of bad scheduling and lack of participation, said Hi-Y President Derrick Adkins, senior. The LW Hi-Y activities have dwindled down to few because of a lack of participation by the students. The only dance was the annual “Little Red School House” dance. Because not enough tickets were sold the Sweetheart Ball was cancelled. In the past years LW Hi-Y has not been very successful. The reason for this was the leaving of their sponsor, since then we haven’t had a sponsor. I feel that we should get together and make LW Hi-Y number one again,” said junior Dwayne Surney, treasurer. Senior Dion Agee said, “The Hi-Y should work together with all of the faculty members and the students. They should provide a fruitful way. If school spirit is not kept up all of LW extra curricular activities will be dissolved.” Senior Kevin Harts and junior Tim Griggs paints a sign for the “Little Red School House” dance. Hi-Y-First Row: Derrick Adkins, Kenny Kinsey, Dellany Bryant, Shonda Hightower, Cheryl Champion, Anthony Carey, Dwayne Surney, Curtis Williams, Robert Thomson. Second Row: Rochae Holly, Shanta Hamer, Victor Jackson, Bryon Gray, Brian Smith, Tommy Walker, Brian Jones, Lisa Hartfield, Terri Bowsky, Dwight Surney, Dion Agee, Timothy Griggs, Kenny Jamerson, Greg Davis, Jackie Fox. Third Row: Diane Nickelson, Debbie Jordan, Irvin Moore, Cathy Nash, Lester Lowe, Chris Carey, Bobbie Haywood. Fourth Row: Debra Williams, Brian Turner, Todd McCain, Robert Davis, Jonny Mathis, Rodney Ellis, Terrie Thomas. Last Row: William Brown, Edward Walker, Monique Watson, Andrell Thomas, Tangie Turner, Rebecca Fisher. Hi-Y Omni Dance Troupe Crowds appreciate dance programs Lights, music, “Its Show Time”, this was the title of the Nov. 21 Omni Dance Troupe performance and “An Evening of Ellington” on May 8. The salute to Ellington was presented in the Polk Gymnasium for two performances. “It took three months of hard work and dedication, working after school for the perfection we try to achieve. So, naturally we were all pleased with the large turnout for both the evening and day performance, ” stated senior Lori Vinson, Omni Dance performer. Michael Dugan, junior, attended the afternoon performance, said, “More girls could have been used and a variety of costumes would have added a touch of color but I feel the dancing was very nice and the show was all together entertaining.” The show included a jazz performance to “It Don’t Mean a Thing” by Donald Smith, freshman, Greg Robinson sophomore, and Danny Smith freshman. Danny said, “I plan to dance all my life because it gives me a kind of thrill that is different from anything else I have ever known.” Veronica Bates sophomore, who has just recently become interested in dancing, said, “I discovered that I love to perform for people because I love to entertain and dancing gives me a chance to express my feelings in a variety of ways.” The background music was performed by the Stage Band directed by Mr. Tillman Buggs. Sophomore Jaqueline Gates performs at the May 8 “Evening of Ellington” performance sponsored by the Omni Dance Troupe. In dance ensemble including sophomore Greg Robinson, freshmen Danny Smith, and freshmen Donald Smith salutes the “Duke”. 56-Omni Dance Troupe a Eft_s Lori Vinson, senior, demonstrates her dancing ability at the Omni dance performance of “It’s Show Time”. Omni Dance Troup-Jaqueline Gates, Lori Vinson, Bridget Ferguson, Veronica Bates. I Philosopher Inflation skips paper Published bi-monthly the Philosopher provides Wallace students with the latest news and student issues. The cost of the paper runs from, 10$ for the four page issue and 15c for the eight page issue. The once a year Christmas issue is only 25$. “We all serve as reporters on staff, because the staff is so small and there is so much to do.” said senior Michelle Allen, Editor. The staff types up everything themselves and Insty Print prints it, on three occassions P.J.’s printed the Philosopher. “I really enjoy working with the staff. I feel they are a bunch of kids who are able to transfer their talents to other parts of the paper, and with the number of students on staff the one thing that we need is flexible people.” said Sondra Craig, Philosopher Advisor The journalism I staff sells the paper and remarked that the only thing that the students want out of the paper are the coupons or anything that is given out for free. Senior Michelle Allen, editor of the Philosopher, types up copy for the next issue of the newspaper. Mrs. Sondra Craig, Advisor of the Philosopher, gives a bit of advice to sophomore Rhonda Jordan. 1981 Philosopher Staff-Deneice Smith, Illaina Barnett, Michelle Allen, Felecia Newell, Robert Woods, and Carol Johnson. 58-Philosopher Quill and Blade Crazy staff produces All American The Quill and Blade has been through some rough times this year. First the 1980 yearbooks almost didn’t make it to LW. At the end of the year our advisor was “terminated”. (Hopefully by the time this yearbook is printed, she will still be at LW). The middle of the year wasn’t that good either. This is where the Quill and Blade story begins. During the second semester, right after the book was awarded All American, the staff started to do strange and crazy things. For example, Dan started to think he was Clint Eastwood. He then bet Ron a can of Spam that he could lift the filing cabinet, Ron won. Occasionally Jimmy Lee provides breakfast for us all, since he brings sugar and coffee cups from his place of employment, but don’t tell his boss. This does make our room a little messy, along with little pieces of yearbook paraphenalia that Claudia breaks. However, Melissa cleans it all up. Then of course we do have our accident prone people. Sharon’s car was mysteriously struck in the student parking lot. Rondi has been in at least three yearbook related car accidents. But what do you expect from someone who hangs around Cyndi. You know Cyndi, she’s the one who brings in this strange guy, whose name is A1 or Fred or something. Our photographers are really different. David probably hasn’t gotten that picture of Emma yet, While Johnny is still learning how to focus his camera. Don’t forget Eddie our man in the darkroom, we hear from him about as much as we hear from Linda, Linda who? Tom goes around with his typewriter on wheels, he types things and hands it to Dorothy, who loses it. Lets not forget our lone leafer, Diane. She thinks that her gang has gotten everyones house. They’re wrong! During third hour there are four girls (Lisa, Gail, Gina, Dianne) who sit and gossip about everyone, and then they wait until the end of the hour to hear Diane H. say good¬ bye. Most of this drove Scott insane, while Mrs. Tanke kept getting shorter and dumpier, and their yearbook rep. lost his hair. But Dee Dee kept right on being Brenda Starr, that is until she had to teach her sister Lynda how to alphabetize, after they (Lynda, Dawn and Lisa C.) came back from using the pass. Then there is Karen who works in the corner while Shonda and Dan work in the back room, if you know what I mean. Oh no! I almost forgot Cindy K. I can’t do that, she’ll get upset. 1981 Quill and Blade-First Row: Sharon Schutz, Karen Kemper. Claudia German, Diane Arness, Melissa Rukavina, Shonda Hightower, Johnny Lucas, Dawn Hrnjak. Second Row: Cindy Konikowski, Cyndi Jasch, Dan McKissack, Rondi Solivais, Scott Anton, James Mitchell, Eddy Walker, David Porch, Lisa Cavarellio. Last Row: Linda Wiechnik, Ron Wilusz, DeeDee Gourlay, Lynda Gourley, Dorothy Embry, Tom Browne, Gail Nahod, Diane Howorth, Gina Augustine, Dianne Sanchez. Concession Concession Club-Mr. Ed Deitsch, sponsor, Becky King, Tangie Turner, Kevin Smith Shirl Edmond, junior, sells candy during halftime at a home basketball game. Quill and Scroll Quill and Scroll-First Row: Karen Kemper. Second Row: Robert Woods, Michelle Allen, Shonda Hightower, James Mitchell, Cindy Konikowski. Third Row: Scott Anton, Diane Gourley, Rondi Solivais, Diane Howorth, Gail Nahod, Cyndi Jasch. Junior Rondi Solivais, loads camera before taking pictures for her deadline assignment. 60-Concession Quill And Scroll _ Students learn marketing skills Marketing and distributive educa¬ tion is a two year vocational program for all students interested in any or all marketing occupations. The program consists of three parts. The classroom section, where students learn needed knowledge and skills for marketing occupations. On the job training, where students are actually employed in the businesses community. And the club activities, where students learn leadership, vocational and social skills. “The marketing and distributive education program is for any stu¬ dent interested in a career in the field of marketing and distribution, in general, the business world would find rewarding and helpful,” said Miss Jacqueline Hughes, sponsor. “Since I’ve been with DECA I have learned to deal with people in a most positive way. I believe in people as well as myself,” said John Gates, president. “DECA has taught what it means to have self-confidence and to apply it to everyday life,” said Michael Kirklen, vice president. Sol Rosner, manager of the Milgram Kagan Shoe Corporation, gives a lecture to DECA members. DECA-First Row: Felicita Ricard, Jerry Vasile, Michael Kirklen, Rosalyn Peeler, John Gates, Theodos Tsaparikos, Michelle Clark. Second Row: Sunceray Hazel, Willie Hardin, Winona Holloway, Mary Emery, Rochelle Dawson, Jill Stafford, Christal Griffin. Third Row: Tom Kapalko, Isaac Johnson, Joy Williams, Brenda Chism, Jerry Mendez, Vertina Perry. Last Row: Darryl Owens, Henry Walton, Charles Villarruel, Jacqueline McDaniel. Competitions bring success, friends The Boys’ Drill Team were successful for the second consecutive year. The drill team competed in many drill meets this year. They took sixth at the Culver military competition and a fifth at the Fort Wayne Harrison High School competition. The members of the drill team get up very early to go to the competitions. They leave school at seven o’clock in the morning and come back to Lew Wallace at five thirty in the evening. Sophomore Paul Martin said, “I like going to the different meets. It is a lot of fun plus we meet different people. The best meet this year was the one at Fort Wayne.” The Boys’ Drill Team also did well this past year. They took second place at the city championships held at Tolleston Middle School. Lester Lowe, sophomore, commented, “We did well this year considering the inexperience we had this year. We should be better next year since everyone is returning.” Lester Lowe, sophomore, determines the accuracy of his shooting during a practice session for the Boys’ Drill Team. Ron Pipkins, junior, and Gregory Robinson, soph omore, are being inspected at the Culver Military drill meet. Boys’ Drill Team bU-Bovs’ Drill Team Rifle Team Rifle Team-First Row: Lestor Lowe, Henry Hull. Second Row: Sgt. Louis Price, Richard Vargas, Eddie Glover, Sergio Magana. Boys ' Drill Team-First Row: Paul Martin, Wesley Clark, Darrel Johnson. Second Row: Sgt. Louis Price, Darren Surney, Jesse Ramos, Michael Sanchez. Third Row: Alfredo Lppez, Randall Robinson, Tim Williams, David Prats. Fourth Row: Gregory Robinson, Gerson Collazo, Donald Robinson. Fifth Row: Richard Fowler, Keith Carter, Henry Davis, Ronald Pipkins. Alfredo Lopez, senior, Sergio Magana, Sophomore, and Jesse Ramos, freshman, practice their rifle marksmanship. Rifle Team-63 Latin American Club Club raises money selling candy “This year went through pretty smoothly; everyone cooperated,” said Mrs. Carmen Valle, sponsor of the Latin Club. There weren’t many activities this year but, it went by smoothly. The kids seemed really enthused,” said Mrs. Rebecca Justo, co¬ sponsor. The Latin Club had several fundraising activities. The most profitable was the candy sale. “We were very proud of ourselves. This was the first time we made this much money on any fundraising,” said senior Louis Garcia, club president. The club also sent a Christmas present to a needy family. “We do this every year because we feel that we will be blessed for caring about a family that just can’t afford to buy for themselves,” said, junior Elena Sanchez, secretary. “We hope to get more members next year. We want the club to expand to the fullest.” said Mrs. Valle. Latin Americal Club-First Row: Rosalia Hernanez, Elena Sanchez, Luis Garcia, Virginai Madrinan. Second Row: Robert Manugal, Aida Franco, Maria Guardiola, Rebecca Diaz. Third Row: Yvette Ricard, Esther Jiminez. Fourth Row: Mrs. Justo, Donna Popovoc, Denise Toro, Bebbie Rios, Sylvia Sanchez. Fifth Row: Mr. Frank Morales, Seteve Sanchez, Louis Gomez, Lilia Espinosa, Gina Vasquiz. Last Row: Jamie Sanchez, Jose Gomez, Ricky Ramos, Javier Guradiola. Members of the Latin American Club marched down Broadway during the Homecoming parade. 64 Latin American Club Cercle De Francais Members wear sweaters with pride The reorganization of the french club by sponsor, Mrs. Mary DeLoach, was very successful this year according to Kimberly Spiller, club president. “The club members were very excited about the reorganization. We knew it would be hard work, but we felt it was unfair that every other foreign language class had a club and we didn’t,” said Kim. One of the most successful accomplishments this year for the club was the club sweaters. “We decided to have the sweaters because we needed something to give us recognition. Mrs. DeLoach had a sweater from her previous school and it attracted much attention. We figured that if we had black sweaters with gold lettering saying “Le Cercle de Francais”, more students would be interested in our club. The sweaters cost approximately $36 to $39.95,” said Tom Brown, club treasurer. The club has completed various activities such as stationary sales. “The stationary sales was to put money in our funds. The price was three dollars a package. There were about 40 sheets and 20 envelopes. We had postal cards with ten cards and ten envelopes,” said Kim. Cercle De Francais members listen attentively at the meeting held in Mrs. Mary DeLoach’s room. Cercle De Francais-First Row: Tom Browne, Kim Spiller, Laura Alvarez, Maria Sanchez. Second Row: Linda Miller, Deneen Thaxton, Holli Jaskulski, Cari Beckham, Bonita Kimp, William Collins. Third Row: Joan DeArmon, Kim Marshall, Andrell Thomas, Tichina Martin, Monique Watson, Deorna Harrington, Rebecca Fields, Lashawn Lowe, Theresa King, Fany Sanchez, LaMorn Allen, Richard Buchanan. Last Row: Melissa Rukavina, Norma Alvarez, Kathy Tirikos, Ingrid Merriweather, Michael Brown. Cercle De Francais-65 Mr. Paul Chilson, band director, leads the Concert Band through one of their numbers at the Spring Concert. Mr. Arthur Hoyle, visiting lecturer, demonstrates an example of jazz as the stage band plays along. Band LW big NISBOVA winners “I think the band did a good job during the football season. They worked hard at all their contests and concerts,” said Paul Chilson, Band director. The LW band with it’s 84 members participated in many contests and concerts during the year. “The band has been very good to me in the four years that I’ve been here. I also hope to continue music in college and use my ability to go professional,” said senior Benjy Serrano. The band won approximately 26 awards in the NISBOVA (Northern Indiana String Band Orchestra and Vocal Association) contest. In the NISBOVA the band had many first place winners, they were Michelle Carpenter, Patti Etherton, Silvia Oliver, Darnisha Adams, Toni Gonzales, Martha Jadrnak, Reginald Gillis, Larry Moore, Anthony Palm, Michael Crump, Benjy Serrano, Mark Terry, William Collins, Stephen Feliciano, David Jaskulski, Bias Guzman, and Gilbert Sanchez. “Our band is an inspiration to me, I enjoy being in band and I want to continue with my music career,” said junior Alice Purdue. Michelle Carpenter, sophomore stated, “I dislike that fact that not many students are as concerned about band as they should be.” But stage band director, Tilman Buggs said, “As a whole, most take pride in work when the chips are down.” Reginald Gillis, freshman, proudly displays his NISBOVA awards while reading biology. Marching Band-First Row: Ayronn Newman, Dale Benton, Gena Moss, Steve Warren, Barbara Davison, Maria Pipkins. Second Row: Derrick Cassion, Alan Jamerson, Brian Hargrove, Lloyd Mathis, Jerry Mendez, Willie Rodriguez, Matthew Danko. Third Row: Gilbert Hopkins, Terri Thomas, De’LaBrea Blakely, Manuel Cox, Mark Edwards, Greg Davis. Fifth Row: Jessie Crook, Damaso Vazquez, Manuel Muniz, Rochae Holly, Thomas Harvey. Sixth Row: Benjy Serrano, David Jaskulski, Lutonn Thompson, Evie Pickney, Darrin Ricketts, Darren Blakely. Seventh Row: Mark Terry, Domingo Hernandez, James Johnson, Ronald Love, Steve Evanoff. Eighth Row: Freddy Sanchez, Monica Mitchell, Angie Hymes, Darlene Bonner. Ninth Row: Ricky Serrano, Patti Etherton, Denise Levy, Vicky Davis, Silvia Oliver. Tenth Row: Anitra Harris, Marth Jadrnak, Anthony Brown, Eunice Wilderness, Angie Jones, Alice Purdue. Eleventh Row: Renee Gray, Jessie Crook, Darnisha Adams, Michelle Carpenter, Dawn Hrnjak, Chris Winchester. Twelfth Row: LaJeune Williams, Lesa Hemphil, Lucy Cruz, Toni Gonzales. Last Row: Mariam Danko, Sondra Rhymes, Band Director Mr. Paul Chilson. Band-67 Speech Reri Barrett sparks team to victory “The speech team did very well this year. I was very proud to be their sponsor and still am,” said Miss Sarah Munier, club sponsor. Miss Lee Wheeler, club co¬ sponsor, said the club was very versatile and concentrated on what they were presenting at the various meets. According to Miss Munier, the speech club excelled well at Twin Lakes in Monticello, and in LaPorte. Reri Barrett, senior, led the team to a win in both meets. “I will like to congratulate the fourteen members of the National Forensic League on their excellence in their presentations to the city judges in local meets,” said Miss Munier. According to Miss Wheeler, the club was led by very competent officers. Reri Barrett, club captain, was the only one qualified to enter the Regional speech competition. “I was very glad indeed to be selected to enter the competition. Even though I didn’t win, I am still very honored,” said Reri. Senior Reri Barrett, regional speech qualifier, practices his oral interpretation before the regionals in Chesterton. Looking over current events, junior Michael Kirklen prepares for the next speech competition. Speech Club-First Row: John Gates, Russell McDougall, Lageune Williams, Michael Brown, Richard Buchanan. Second Row: Miss Sarah Munier, Robert Winchester, Reri Barrett, Michelle Carpenter, April Hill, Eric Rodriquez, Miss Lee Wheeler. Last Row: Anthony Brown, Melissa Rukavina, Tom Browne. 68-Speech Chess Chess Team-First Row: Robert Trajkovski, Kevin Smith, Lester Lowe. Last Row: David Martinez, Mr. John Smith, Jay Smith, LaMourn Allen, Eli Kajmakoski. Contemplating the next move, sophomore Lester Lowe studies the chess board during a practice game. FHA During the basketball game against Valparaiso, FHA member Kim Marshall, senior, sells seat cushions to senior Gerald Cotton. FHA-First Row: Karen Boone, Deborah Tinner, Kim Marshall, Jacyn Ervin. Last Row: Irene Anderson, Mrs. Maxine Ciminillo, Demetra Sangster, Darleene Bonner, Turea Truttling, Sandra Rhymes, Mrs. Martha Williams. Chess FHA-69 Honor Society-First Row: Frances Steffanelli, Maria Sanchez, Diane Arness, Martha Jadernak. Second Row: Theresa Davis, Celeste Mitchell, Deborah Williams, Janet Roberson. Last Row: Phyllis DeArmon, Richard Howard, Tracy Hemphill, Aida Franco, Kevin Smith, Claudia German. Two special speakers, Debbie Sussman and Yoni Bogot, brought some Jewish culture to the students at LW. 70-Honor Society Honor Society ‘Evita’ trip highlights ’81 activities Honor Society kept on top of things this year. If you didn’t see the group at the Shubert Theater watching the theater play, “Evita”, then you were at the Superbowl cheering them on to a first place finish. Senior Russell McDougall said, Honor Society had not sponsored trips to see plays I doubt that many of us would have been able to see them. Field trips, special speakers, distribution of Honor Roll cards, and assemblies are just a few of the general activities Honor Society is involved in and sponsors. In order to be qualified for Honor Society, you must have a “B” or better grade point average, show leadership and service toward your fellow students and community, and show a sense of character. On May 15, 1981 the Honor Society inducted 23 new members in the Polk Gymnasium. These new members will con¬ tinue the excellent achieve¬ ment carried on by generations of Honor Society members according to Mrs. Shirley Poogach, sponsor. “The Honor Society recognizes students of above average academic ability. It gives them a chance to achieve greater visability and re¬ cognition,’’ stated senior William Kamonecki. Mrs. Poogach said, “I really en¬ joy working with these kids. These kids are as motivated as the kids I’ve had in the past.’’ Salutatorian Anthony Osika stated, “Honor Society has been a pleasure to be in and a very informative experience.’’ Valedictorian Russell McDougall and Salutatorian Anthony Osika help each other with some very difficult physics problems. Honor Society-First Row Reri Barrett, Cheryl Champiion, Russell McDougall. Second Row: Dale Benton, Evie Pinkney, Shonda Hightower. Third Row: Derrick Cassion, Diane Gourlay, sponsor Miss Poogach. Fourth Row: Anthony Osika, Cindy Konikowski, Laura Chavez. Fifth Row: Jay Smith, Pete Krstanovski, Kimberly Spiller, William Kamonecki. Last Row: David Jaskulski, Angela Gilkey, Hugo Marquez. Honor Society-71 Girls’ Drill Team Girls Drill Team performed during the half¬ time of the last LW home basketball game. Girls Drill Team-First Row: Wesley Clark, Keith Cole, Roger Perez. Second Row: Janquel Burnside, Angela Retie, Novella Tindall, Delores Judd. Third Row: Carmen McCants, Arvetta Brandy, Lisa Smith, Frances Sprouse. Fourth Row: Diane Nichalson, Kim Mathews, Tonya McDonalds, Cheryl Coops, Vanessa Starks, Charlotte Esterich, Carla Shepherd. Girls place in competitions It was a very active year for the Girls’ Drill Team. Aside from the yearly blood drive and the many exhibitions for the student body, they did quite well in the competitions. L’Tonya Durden, junior, said “I felt very nervous at first but when we’re out on the floor performing I make a good effort to try to do my best and all I think about is first place.” She also said, “I think our competition was a first against the other schools because we put more into our performance and we surely did our best.” The Color Guards have many activities they participated in during the school year. They’re responsible for posting colors for all LW football and basketball games, the Awards Day Ceremony and at the Gary Career Center Commencement. They also participated in the Memorial Day Parade and the Veterans’ Day Parade. Michael Sanchez, senior, said “No matter what I posted colors for I felt good knowing that we represented the LW ROTC program and that it’s special to me. Richard Fowler, junior, said “The events are special to me. I feel honored being a part of it. I like practicing with the people on the team because they’re my friends and they’re fun to be with.” 72-Girls’ Drill Team Color Guards Richard Fowler, Michael Sanchez, Lester Lowe, Kddie Espinosa, Ronald Pipkins perform in the gym. Color Guards Richard Fowler, Michael Sanchez, Lester Lowe, Eddie Espinosa, Ronald Pipkins perform in the gym. Jacklon Rogers, Drill Commander, performs for the Culver Military Competition. Color Guard Color Guard-73 Girls’ Club Activities add cosmetic demonstration “The makeup demonstration was something new for Girls’ Club and it had good participation,” said senior Angela Ash, Girls’ Club president. This year Girls’ Club tried something new. They had a representative demonstrate the proper method to apply cosmetics. “I have never used Mary Kay cosmetics, but from the demonstration that the representative presented they seem to be very good and I do plan to try Mary Kay cosmetics,” said Tracy Vanzant, freshman. “Four girls had the opportunity to learn how to apply their makeup properly,” said Miss Dorothy Kouvelas, Girls Club sponsor. Vicky Perkins, freshman said, “I like Mary Kay cosmetics very much. I think they have nice colors and their prices are very reasonable.” Other activities that had good participation were the shopping trips to Schaumburg at Woodfield Mall. “Compared to any of the other shopping trips, Schaumburg seems to be the favorite with the students,” said Mrs. Pauline Bure lli, Girls’ Club co-sponsor. Girls Club-First Row: Kris Winchester, Dianne Sanchez, Diane Arness, Karen Kemper, Nancy Kemper, Rebecca Cougias. Second Row: June Makis, Alice Perdue, Alicia Comsa, Rebecca King, Teresa Davis. Last Row: Deneen Thaxton, Veronica Davidson, Roslyn White, Ladonna Smith, Donna Perkins, Rosalind Ash, Vicky Perkins, Preena Boyd, Joy Williams, Valencia Davidson, Angela Ash, Miss Dorothy Kouvelas. Mr. William Meyer, English teacher and Mr. Elmer Molchon, guidance counselor, help themselves to cookies and tea at one of the many Girls Club Teas. 74-Girls’ Club Senior Angela Ash, Girls ' Club president discusses plans for an upcoming shopping trip to Schaumburg. Deneen Thaxton, sophomore, learns a new way of cleansing her face at a Mary Kay demonstration while other members look on. While attending the Girls Club Tournabout, Georgia Barnett sophomore, and Tony Bryan, freshman, take down their dance memento from the bulletin board. Orphans receive gifts, holiday party “Giving our time and services to others in this community is our way of saying we care,” said sophomore Saundra Wells. Y-teens is a club whose main concern is people. This year Y- teens sponsored a Christmas Party for the kids at the Carmelite Children’s Home. Y-teens also made bountiful Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy so they could share in a holiday feast. Senior Sondra Rhymes stated, “Being in Y-teens gives me more experience to get together to meet other girls from different Y-teens and being able to work with the women of the YWCA.” Once a month Y-teens have a city wide conference. At these conferences such topics as teen-age problems, drug awareness, pregnancy, awareness of self, rape victims, and improvements of community are discussed. “I enjoy being in Y-teens because it gives me as well as the other girls in Y-teens a chance to help and offer our services to those in need,” said Senior Terrie Thomas, president. During the month of May, Y- teens sponsored a candy sale. Half of the roceeds from the candy sale will go towards the members of Y- teens next year so they’ll have something in the treasury to work with in sponsoring more helpful and thoughtful activities. Sophomore Laurie Taylor said, “I think being apart of Y-teens is an excellent experience for all girls because it gives you a chance to go out and help those in need.” Senior Terrie Thomas, Y-teens president, sells M M’s to senior Steve Warren to help raise funds for next year’s activities. Y-Teen-Vicki Fisher, Robin Haywood, Sharon Wilmington, Angela Retie, Laurie Taylor, Eunice Miller, Umne Thompson, Saundra Wells, Shonda Hightower, Rebecca Fisher, Terrie Thomas, Iris Harbin, Ayronn Newman, Catrina Moten, Cherill Chew, Michelle Looney, and Robin Banks. 76-Y-Teens Y-Teens Profits buy supplies Pica Club President, junior David Porch stated, “I have been in Pica Club for 2 years. It is a class that I can be creative in and I enjoy that.” Other Pica officers include Tony Arciniega, vice president, Dean Brummet, treasurer, and John Maj, secretary. The Pica Club makes extra money by printing tickets for other schools. “This year we printed Horace Manns’ Commencement tickets. Usually we spend the money on more supplies and whatever is left over we put in the treasury,” stated Junior Hecker King. “We have printed many of Lew Wallace’s programs and tickets this year. Such as Honor Society Booklet, Commencement Tickets, and Movie Tickets,” said Junior Jeff Orisik. Pica Club-John Maj, John Tomaszewski, Tony Archienga, Dean Brummet, David Jamka, Jeff Oresik, Tim Sullivan, Hector King, David Porch, Mr. Joe Mrak, Darren Blakely. Juniors Jeff Oresik and Hector King change letters in the printing machine to print up Honor Society programs for the senior class members. Pica Club-77 _ Club provides chance to participate “Olympian Club is a club that gives people an opportunity to do something that they normally wouldn’t do,” said Mr. Gregory Smith, Olympian Club sponsor. The Olympian Club is new to our school this year. They try to help students who have handicapped or learning disabilities. These students participate in many sporting events including track, basketball, bowling, skiing, and gymnastics. David Mayfield, freshman, said, “I run track because I enjoy running, because it gives me confidence.” One of the managers of the club, Tony Rowell, senior, said, “It is an opportunity for us to participate in the sporting events because of the label that we have.” The Olympian Club also has attended the Planetarium and the Chicago Art Museum. “I like traveling a lot with the Olympian Club because I like meeting and talking to students from other schools,” said Les Lloyd, junior. “It is a nice club to be in because it gives you a sense of responsibility and they are always willing to accept you as you are,” said Barry Andrews, sophomore. Olympian Club-First Row: Leslie Lloyd, Terrance Coleman, Harold Gearld, Angela LaFleur. Second Row: Dellance Byrant, Jack Gee, Jewel Vance, Satara Moore, Bertha Wilson, Rodney Williams, Rhonda Jones. Third Row: Edward Brown, Rosalyn Peeler, Regina Britt, Kim Tate, Angela Retie, Barry Andrews, Shirl Edmond, Lisa Bowser, Melvin Macon, Tony Rowell. Last Row: Aquilla Persley, Kimberly Blackman, Emmett Dixon, Harrison Daniel, Robert Kellum, Mrs. Yvonne Johnson. Members of the Olumpian Club prepare to leave for the Field Museum. Mr. Gregory Smith helps with Special Olympics. Mr. Smith won an award for his help with the Olympian Club. Olympian Club 78 Olympian Club OEA Jobs provide application of skills “I think that being in OEA will help me in my future. It gets you more aquainted with the working world and prepares you for a job in the future,” said Denise Madyun, senior. There are many seniors this year who have decided to make the field of business their career. Being in the Office Education Association (OEA) helps them to work towards this goal. Each student in OEA is assigned to a training station in the area of their interest. These areas include typists, medical records clerks, legal secretaries and jobs in the general clerical areas. Kim Marshall, senior, said, “I had a chance to have public work experience and it also gave me the opportunity to learn and master the trade that I am interested in.” I like being in OEA because I found out about the experience and environment of the working world,” said Linda Wade, senior. Senior Nancy DeLor said, “Being in OEA gave me the experience I need to get a job.” “As a member of OEA I got to meet and work with people in the field that I am interested in,” said Linda Baker, senior. OEA member, Cassandra Shepherd, senior, works hard at her job at the Gary Professional Center. OEA-First Row: Kim Marshall, Bonnie Winborn, Linda Baker, Oscar Olivarez. Last Row: Linda Wade, Patricia Smith, Nancy DeLor. CLASS Gifted, talented enjoy pre-college program When you walk through the surge and see a group of students selling taffy apples in the concession stands, you might think it’s just another club trying to make a profit. However, you’ll only be partly correct. This isn’t just another club, this is CLASS. “The CLASS (Collegiate Level Advancement in Secondary School) program is an effort by the Gary Community School Corporation to offer secondary school students a supportive pre-college program designed to: 1. Emphasize the importance of strong academic preparation. 2. Provide broad career information. 3. Provide pre-college information. 4. Introduce students to the university setting at an early age.” said Dorothy Lawshe, Coordinator of the CLASS program. The CLASS program, sponsored by Mrs. Sarah Boyajian, at Lew Wallace is developed to fulfill the needs of every member. Junior Aida Franco said, “I’m thankful for being in CLASS because it gives students an opportunity to prepare himself for college through the many programs that it offers. It gives you a chance to develop your talents, and learn about opportunities that are available to you, that you might not have known existed.” There are a group of CLASS students that are in a program to better aquaint themselves with their Field of work. This is called the Mentors program. It is a group of students that travel to different hospitals so as to familiarize CLASS-First Row: Emma Jones, Bridget Ferguson, Nancy Kemper, Robert Winchester, Donna Ruzbasan, Kim Spiller. Second Row: Becky Cougias, Richard Buchanan, Diane Arness, Russel McDougall, Martha Jadrnak. Third Row: Ingrid Merriweather, Becky King, Sheila Horton, Diana Ruzbasan, Elena Sanchez. Fourth Row: Carla Hemphill, DeBorah Williams. Fifth Row: Alicia Comsa, William Collins, Silvia Oliver, Sheila Merriweather, Shonda Hightower. Sixth Row: Cherise Drake, James Mitchell, Unme Thompson, Ellen Anderson, Tom Browne, Dale Benton. Seventh Row: Sarah Boyajian, Phyllis DeArmon. themselves with the opportunities that lie ahead. Richard Buchanan, junior said, “The program has been a profitable one, it helped me decide in my final vocational choice.” CLASS is not only developed to aid its own members, it also reaches out to help others. “Students from LW volunteered to go to Bailley Junior High School to tutor. In this way we can give others the knowledge that we have already obtained,” said Unme Thompson, freshman. “CLASS is not only helping the young but the elderly too,” said freshman Bill Collins, “with it’s new program, Telecare. Students call an elderly person and simply keep them company which I feel is a very worthwhile cause.” Senior Angela Ask buys a taffey apple to help support the CLASS program. 80-CLASS Unme Thompson freshman, and Larry Moore freshman, greet teachers at the TEACHERS WITH CLASS program. Attending a CLASS program for the teachers are Howard King, Clifton Gooden, and Sarah Munier. At a wrap session, Sarah Boyajian class sponsor introduces former student from Lew Wallace, John Yorko. m — CLASS-81 Zfci vh Volleyball.92 Wrestling .104 Baseball . 108 Golf.112 82-Sports Sports-83 OOTBAL C (- - ' t 4! Senior Keith Hac (32) breaks through the West Side line enroute to a 91 yard touchdown. Hornets blindside ’Veit to regain NWC crown •A The LW football team made a gallant try, but fell short in their effort to ignore a slow start and finished the season a disappointing 5-5, while managing to capture the Northwest Conference title. Picked by many area sportswriters and coaches to be a dominating team in and around Gary, the Hornets initial three games were against state-ranked opponents. Merrillville piled up 39 points against a slower Wallace defense, but a three-year scoring drought came to an end as LW managed to put 18 points on the scoreboard. In the seasons’ second loss, the state-runner up Hobart Brickies steamrolled the Hornets 57-7. Hammond High put the finishing touches on a dismal start by beating LW 30-6. The Hornets finally pulled out of their downward spin and promptly started off on a winning streak of their own by beating Wirt 50-6, a contest in which Head Coach Dave Templin was accu sed of running up the score against a hapless Trooper team. A week later the Hornets beat Horace Mann, 13-7, in the seasons’ closest contest. The Emerson Tornado lost some more of its wind with a 30-6 thrashing at the f ( ' i m Seniors Mark Edwards (75) Tom Marhoski (61) and Jeff Rpndle j (45) sweep across the field in _ • the loss to the Trojans. • . ■ 4 $ ' , ;� - ig «4)r r t — v is (75) Tom A f Randle field in jm J 0 ' i , hands of the now-confident Hornets. The next meeting was with rival Andrean, a Homecoming game that seemed sure to be a crowd pleaser for the 3-3 Hornets. Andrean, on the other hand, had different ideas. Playing one of the toughest schedules in the area, the 59ers came to Gary and blanked the Hornets 14-0 even considering a stubborn Wallace defense. The following week was an anxious one for LW. The Hornets traveled to Roosevelt and, in a game that was picked to be a big 86-Football win for the Panthers, LW blindsided Roosevelt 23-0, holding Panther star Dwayne Burnett to 63 yards rushing, and rallying behind senior Chip Stiffs two touchdowns, one a 90 yarder. When asked about the run, he said, “It was a trap play off my left guard (Phil Davis). When I was past the line, I cut inside the cornerback and then I just outran everyone else.” Clinching at least a tie for the NW C title, the Cougars of West Side ventured to Glen Park to engage the Hornets. LW had little trouble with the West Sider’s, burying them 35-6, to clinch the NWC Football-85 1980 Varsitv Football 5-5 Merrillville Hobart Hammond Wirt Horace Mann Emerson Andrean Roosevelt West Side Highland LW Opp. 18 39 7 57 6 30 50 6 13 7 30 6 0 14 23 0 35 6 6 27 Hac scores longest run As the Notre Dame football team takes the field, thousands of loyal Irish raise their voices in one deafening cheer as they see the school’s star football player take the field, gladly ackowledging the cheers. To be that player ranks as senior Keith Hac’s lifelong dream. Opting not to play football his sophomore year, senior Keith Hac has still managed to play good football his final two years at LW. From his defensive cornerback position, he can watch the entire play in execution and can quickly react to it, trusting his speed to make the play. He enjoys this opportunity because, in his words, “being in a position to read the offense and affect the outcome of each play makes this the best position in football.” Also a kickoff- returner, Keith flew through a huge hole in the West Side line for the season’s longest touchdown, a 91-yarder down the right sideline. Forever a lover of football, he would like to attend Indiana University, Bloomington next fall. Keith said, “If I can’t play football with the Irish, then there’s no one I’d rather play for than the Hoosiers.” Finally, about LW, Keith said, “I believe LW is the best school in the city, and it’ll always be all right with 1980 Lew Wallace Varsity Football Team — First Row: T. Manoski, R. Gonzales, J. Franz, R. Johnson, C. Stiff, J. Randle, M. Villeneuve. Second Row: J. Rosario, C. Joyce, T. Macchia, R. Johnson, K. Hac. Third Row: W. Gilder, V. Ferguson, M. Edwards, J. Austin, A. Jackson. Fourth Row: P. Davis, J. Kyprianou, D. Brown, A. Anderson, J. Tucker. Last Row: Mgr. M. Austin, Mgr. P. DeArmon, Mgr. A. Ash, Coach Dave Templin, Ass’t Coach Ralph Brasaemle, Ass’t Coach George Pulliam. 86-Football Senior Chip Stiff (7) turns the corner as seniors Phil Davis (68) and Jeff Franz (79) and junior Jeff Austin (52) look on. Senior Rich Gonzales (19) closes in on a Highland % r unner. s Seniors Jeff Randle, Tom Manoski, Mark Edwards, and junior Verdell Ferguson hold a meeting on the body of Andrean ' s Rich Jimenez (88). Players receive honors Championship. Directly Many players received after the Cougars sole TD recognition for their of the night, which made the score 7-6 in favor of the Hornets, senior kickoff specialist Keith Hac took the ensuing kickoff inside his own 10 yard line and raced 91 yards for the seasons’ longest socre. When asked about the score, Keith said, “I was just happy to be given the chance for something like that. The blocking by my line was just excellent and after I got through the hole there was no problem.” LW, attempting to finish the season with a winning record, was visited by the Highland Trojans, and when they left, the scoreboard showed 27-6 in the oppositions’ favor. Lew Wallace finished the season 5-5. performances over the season. Senior Chip Stiff was named The Post- Tribune Player of the Week after the win over Roosevelt, and was voted the seasons’ Most Valuable Player in a LW student poll. Numberous occasions also saw seniors Rich Gonzales, Tom Manoski, Jeff Randle, and juniors Jeff Austin and Aundre Jackson cited for their outstanding performances they turned in for Wallace’s behalf. Rich Gonzales and Chip Stiff also received Honorable Mentions for The Post-Tribunes’ All- Area team. Although not such a power as they were picked to be, they still fought as much as any other team in the area. 87 1980 Reserve Football 5-2 Roosevelt LW 8 OPP 0 Wirt 18 0 Horace Mann 35 0 Emerson 36 0 West Side 12 0 Lake Central 0 7 Andrean 6 14 Reserves show strength through winning season “The season was very well played, all the credit should go to the players for working together and for their touch of talent,” com¬ mented Coach Ralph Brasaemle Not one team in the con¬ ference was able to score against the Hornet reserve team, as they captured the Northwest Conference Cham¬ pionship title. The 5-2 season started by crushing West Side 12-0. How¬ ever, in the midst of the season Hornets faced Andrean. According to Doug Brummet, LW played hard, but Andrean edged by 14-6. One defeat couldn’t stop the Hornets as they came back with a shut out against Emerson, 36-0. “Our offensive and defensive lines were too stong for them, they were sit¬ ting ducks for us,” said jun¬ ior Kevin Smith. As Horace Mann fell vic¬ tim to LW, 35-0, the defense proceeded to shut out their offense. Without any problems, Wallace took the NWC, smash¬ ing Wirt 20-0. Sophomore Johnny Mathis said, “We played with guts and integrity to win.” Reserve Football Team — First Row: M. Neal, M. Bennet, D. Perry, R. Walker, J. Tucker, J. Matthis, A. Anderson. Second row: A. Ash Mgr., G. Macyszak, E. Peters, C. Milner, D. Brummett, E. Jordan, C. McFarlane, P. DeArmon Mgr. Third Row: S. Green, F. Gonzales, K. Drake, K. Smith, W. Gilder, Mike Austin, Coach R. Brasaemle. Last Row: J. Oresik, M. Hatcher, K. Mott, W. Coleman, W. Hardin, S. Caldwell, Coach G. Pulliam. Sophomores Tony Anderson and Eugene Peters and junior Matthew Hatcher, listen to pregame instructions. 88-Reserve Football Coaches Ralph Brasaemle and George Pulliam discuss team strategy before a game. Freshmen Football Team — First Row: D. Austin, G. Ramos, J. Spencer, S. Adams, J. Tate, J. Bono. Second Row: R. Tate, G. Navarro, B. Hargro, D. Lowe, L. Robinson, J. King, D. Moton, E. Brown. Last Row: C. McKinney, S. Berozan, D. Hopkins, R. Shepherd, H. Brown, E. Newman, T. Jackson, Coach H. Pimental. a z Freshmen break even with 4-4 record 1980 Freshmen Football “It was an experience I tory, according to corner 4-4 will always remember and I back Fred Rodgers, came LW OPP am proud to have played on from West Side 24-0 when West Side 24 16 Lew Wallace’s football team,” Donald Robinson ran for Pierce 14 14 commented freshman defensive three touchdowns. Rene Glo¬ Andrean Roosevelt 14 0 6 6 tackle, Darwin Lowe. ver followed with three two Emerson 32 0 Closing out the season point conversions. Wirt 0 22 3-4, the freshmen were sec¬ The defense never let Harrison 6 22 ond in the Northwest Confe¬ West Side within their own Horace Mann 14 6 rence. Their easiest vie- 20 yard line, limiting cougars passing attack to 30 yards with three out of seven completions, and hold¬ ing their running game to only 60 yards. Coach Henry Pimental said, “We had a good team and we lost a few we should have won.” Hornets set for an offensive play against Horace Mann. Freshmen Football-89 TENNIS— 1980 Tennis Team — First Row: Kevin Higgins, Lional Cuza, Mark Killion, Tom Browne. Last Row: Holly Jaskulski, Peggy Paligraf, Melissa Rukavina, Rondi Solivais, Head Coach Don Gobbie. 1980 Tennis Team 3 8 LW OPP Calumet 0 5 East Chicago Washington 1 4 West Side 5 0 Wirt 0 5 Lake Station 1 4 Crown Point 0 Emerson 4 Roosevelt 0 5 Horace Mann forfeit Michigan City Rogers 1 4 Sectionals East Chicago Washington 2 3 Browne makes regionals “It was a rebuilding year know that I’ll be even better since we only had two experi¬ enced tennis players and the team should have been classified as a junior varsity instead of a varsity team,” said Don Gobbie, tennis coach. Sophomore Tom Browne was the only racketeer that quali¬ fied for the regionals but he lost 6-4, 6-4. “I feel that I have benefitted from the opportunity to play in the regionals. It gave me ex¬ perience in the sport, and I next year,” said Browne. The season started in August with daily practices. With the seasons’ end the netmen had only three wins to their credit, Emerson, 3-1, West Side, 5-0, and a forfeit by Horace Mann. With a team of all new players, except for two experi¬ enced players, the team did their best,” said junior Rondi Solivais. 90-Tennis 1980 Cross Country Team — First Row: Lionel Cuza, Kevin Higgins, Robert Piute. Last Row: Sheldon Gibson, Terrell Brown, Derrick Morgan. Many hours of practice at various tracks in the area help keep senior Lionel Cuza’s stride strong. Gibson sets state best in 1st meet Running from LW to Gleason Park, circling the golf course three times and returning to LW is an eight mile a day routine for LW harriers. The cross country team was 5-7 this year while placing fourth in the Northwest Conference. “After the first meet against Roosevelt and Wirt they came together as a team,” said Coach Edward Brown. Senior Sheldon Gibson ran in the first meet, setting a re¬ cord for the best time in the state, 16:17 in the 3.1 mile run. Derrick Morgan, junior, was close behind with 16:30. “We can be good if we put our minds to it, but if we don’t work at it, we won’t win any¬ thing next year,” said junior Michael Dugan. 1980-81 Cross Country 2-9 LW OPP Hobart 23 36 West Side 24 34 Roosevelt 19 44 Lake Station 26 30 Wheeler 32 25 Horace Mann 25 33 Valparaiso 21 36 Emerson 28 27 Hobart Invitational 4th Place Merrillville 23 32 Andrean 22 37 Cross Country-91 Spikers endure season; welcome new coaches The volleyball team started this season with new coaches, Larry McKissack and Geoffrey Grant. Coach McKissack, a Gary Roosevelt High and Mississippi State University graduate said, “Playing sports keeps you occupied and many times out of trouble.” Team practice was hard, but the conditioning prepared us for a long season, although we had new coaches we showed interest in our sport,” stated Vicky Davis, senior. During the regular season there were times of excellence in the spikers play including a decisive victory over West Side. Julia Spurrell, senior, said, “The pressure that fell upon the players was mental. At first the team lacked work but towards the end of the season they began to unite as a team. The season ended with a 4- 13 record. In the game against River Forest the Hornets showed playing strength by defeating the Ingots with the score 15-12. This was the third win for the spikers during their long season. Illaina Barnett, juior, stated, “The reserve team showed lots of enthusiasm and had a fairly good season.” The reserve volleyball team finished with a 9-5 record. Latanza Toomer, junior, replied, “Although we didn’t win as many games as we would have liked to, we are looking forward to a productive new year.” Varsity Volleyball Team-First Row: Coach Larry McKissack, Illaina Barnett, Nancy Kemper, LaVetta Sparks. Second Row: Dianne Sanchez, Stayce Mask, Julia Spurrell. Last Row: Karen Brown, Claudia German, Vicky Davis. Junior LaVetta Sparks sets to block a shot by a Wirt opponent. 92-Volleyball 1980 Varsity Volleyball 1980 Reserve Volleyball 4-11 9-6 LW OPR LW OPP E.C. Washington Loss Won E.C. Washington Loss Won Whiting Loss Won Whiting Loss Won Hammond Clark Loss Won Hammond Clark Loss Won Andrean Loss Won Andrean Loss Won Lake Station Loss Won Lake Station Loss Won River Forrest Loss Won River Forest Won Loss Crown Point Won Loss Crown Point Won Loss Hammond Tech Won Loss Hammond Tech Won Loss Roosevelt Loss Won Roosevelt Won Loss Wirt Loss Won Wirt Won Loss West Side Won Loss West Side Won Loss Griffith Loss Won Griffith Won Loss E.C. Roosevelt Won Loss E.C. Roosevelt Won Loss Horace Mann Loss Won Horace Mann Loss Won Emerson Loss Won Emerson Won Loss Construction member provides LW support Crown Crown Point! Melt the Veit! Liner the Miners! Those were some of the signs seen hanging in the second floor alcove during the volleyball season. The signs were hung by Mr. John Means, Superintendant for Powers and Sons Construction Company. Mr. Means and his crew had been working on the library and auditorium when his interest in volleyball began to develop. During his spare time Mr. Means would watch the girls practice in the old gym. Seeing how hard the girls worked and how there was no encouragement from the student body, he decided to take action on his own part. He hung signs for the girls before their games. Mr. Means, a graduate of Roosevelt High School said, “When I was in school, the whole student body got behind all the team. It’s a shame how some sports are neglected in high schools today.” According to Mr. Means, he has attracted a lot of attention from the girls and always rechim. Junior Latanza Toomer, a reserve player said, “It is really nice what he is doing and it makes us feel wanted since someone supports us.” Junior Illaina Barnett, a varsity player said, “I am really overwhelmed that we have someone backing us since the student body and faculty will not.” Mr. Means replied, “The girls seem to be a nice, talented bunch and next year they will bring home the championship as long as they have the support of the school.” Volleyball-93 LW hysteria welcomes team home The basketball season looked hopeful from the start. Head Coach Earl Smith, his first year at LW, took over a team that had height, talent and experience. It looked like a good year for the Hornets. But a combination of a new coaching system, attitude and discipline problems, and a difficult schedule stopped the Hornets’ drive to repeat last year’s sectional championship. The Hornet’s problems started in the first game, as they took a trip to Miller to meet the Troopers of Wirt, where they were beaten 63-57 by a team that was not given much credit at the seasons’ start but would later climb as high as fifth in the state rankings later in the season. Next the Hornets traveled to Chesterton, where they outplayed the Trojans for a full 32 minutes to pick up their first victory 55-50. In one of the closest games of the season, Andrean needed a fourth-quarter rally to escape the upset-minded Hornets by a score of 69-61. Trading baskets in the third quarter, costly mistakes along with some poor officiating by the referees spelled a third defeat for LW. After a loss to Roosevelt and a win over East Chicago Washington, on the road, the Hornets came home. For the first time since the Hornets were burned out of their gym the year before, fans were able to watch Wallace demoralize Morton 81-65. Senior Ernest Dugan said, “It was a great feeling to finally play at home again, and we were really fired up for the game.” 94-Basketball Managers deserve recognition Some of underrated people on the LW basketball team are the managers. Freshman Parrish Cole, said, “I like being a manager because it’s a new experience and there is work and fun involved.” Ray Johnson, freshman, said, “It’s something different and exciting. We get to meet new people and to travel to other schools.” “It’s fun but we have many responsibilities, filling the basketballs, recording statistics, keeping inventory, and making sure the balls are clean. There are a lot of things to do but I enjoy it,” continued Raymond. Coach Earl Smith said, “Managers do a good job for the responsibilities we demand of them.” 1980-81 Varsity Basketball 10-11 LW ()1M Wirt 57 63 Merrillville 50 59 Chesterton 55 50 Andrean 61 69 Roosevelt 57 83 East Chicago Washington 55 50 Hammond Morton 81 65 Hammond High 81 65 Emerson 65 73 Hammond Tech 73 65 Hammond Gavit 87 77 Valparaiso 51 55 Valparaiso Horace Mann 54 63 West Side 63 72 Hobart 84 64 Whiting 71 85 Hobart Tourney Lake Station 68 54 Hobart 72 66 Gary Holiday Tourney Emerson 53 56 Sectionals Wirt 5 ? 54 Roosevelt 104 Jeffery Fullove, senior, scores a basket over Andreans’s Jim Bullock. Basketball-95 Junior Brian Asberry (44), muscles inside for a shot against the Hammond Tech Tigers. -Basketball Jackson earns “voice of LW Even though the Wallace basketball team suffered through a dismal season, no one could say announer Vic¬ tor Jackson didn’t do his best to keep the fans informed as to what was happening during the games. Victor’s career started at the first home game of the 1980-81 season in the Morton win. Victor said, “My speech class helped me get in¬ terested in this field. I hope to continue my career in this field and I hope to some¬ day become a disc jockey.” The son of a county pol¬ iceman and a worker in a factory, Victor has four bro¬ thers and sisters, James, 26, Rodney, 22, Cornell, 20 and Mary, 18. Victor’s attitudes about LW are mixed. Al¬ though he feels that “the school itself offers a lot of programs and activities to its students, but there just isn’t enough support from the students in the sports events. In my next year at LW, I hope to see a better turnout by the students for all teams.” Jeff Fullove (40), senior, gets off a layup against Hammond High. 1980-81 Varsity Basketball Team- First How: Ernest Dugan, Jeff Fullove, Wardell Paul, Charles Freeman, Chester Conley, Mgr. Parrish Cole. Last Row: Assistant Coach Brian Asberry, Troy Douglas, Johnny Fort, Brian Asberry, Michael McNair, Michael Dugan, Derrick Morgan, Mgr. Ishmael Vasquez. ; v J7 2II|34| i 44 1 4 ; Jm h r I 3 1 A. fit] • A i f d | Coach Smith emphasizes discipline The Hornets home stand for five more games totalled a record of 4-2 for LW in Polk Gym, which included a heartbreaking loss to the seventh-ranked Valparaise. The Hornets fought back from a nine-point third quar¬ ter deficit to take a 45-44 lead early in the fourth peri¬ od. Again mistakes allowed the once-beaten Vikings to record another victory in an almost perfect season. Head Coach Earl Smith said this after the game, “This just shows what we have to learn. When Fullove brought us within two points with four minutes left, and then Brian Asberry stole the ball on the inbounds, we should have tied it up right there. But we must have used up all our luck.” But Earl Smith’s luck was in short supply from the very beginning. A transfer from Chicago Cortiss, sophomore Johnny Fort broke his leg on a wet floor and sat out the entire season. He averaged 20 points and five assists per game. His loss eliminated much of the Wallace attack. Finally it was sectional time again. In the first round of play, Wallace eliminated Wirt to avenge the early-sea- son loss. The Hornets would play Roosevelt, who beat conference champion Horace Mann. It seemed a repeat of the previous year, but a strong Panther team would not allow it, thrashing LW. It was a struggle through the entire season. Midway through the season, Coach Smith expelled six seniors from the team for “lack of output.” Two of the remaining sen¬ iors, Charles Freeman and Fullove would later be re¬ moved for attitude problems. That left a very young Hor¬ net team that performed well and has great promise for the next several years. Assistant Coach Brian As¬ berry summed it up with these words,” I hope stu¬ dents realize that although we had a disappointing sea¬ son this year, once these younger players get accus¬ tomed to the new system of coaching, this will positively be the strongest team in Gary.” Basketball-97 Reserves play varsity mid-season The Basketball season for the reserve team looked rewarding. The reserve Hornets started the season with a win over the Wirt Troopers. Next the Hornets traveled to Chesterton with a win behind them, and a second win on the way. Having to travel to Andrean’s home-court, LW were underdogs. LW faced highly rated Andrean 59’ers but LW seemed to have it together as they blew out the 59’ers by a wide margin. Our Hornets finally played with a home-court advantage for the first time in two years. “Feeling the vibrations of the fans just made us play even harder, when we took apart Hammond Morton,” said reserve player Gino Peters. As the varsity ran into some conflict, members suspended, many reserves were moved to varsity. This brought changes in the schedule and line-up. Our reserve Hornets closed the season with a loss to the Valpo Vikings, making their season record 9-10. Jack Spencer tries for the layup needed to give the Hornets that extra boost for the win over Hammond Tech. Tellis Frank takes a jump against the Oilers center, for the opening tip off. 98-Reserve Basketball Young Hornets win 8-4 “The Wallace freshmen had a very surprising season. They turned up with a 8-4 record, which was unexpect¬ ed,” said Gregory Boiyer, freshmen coach. The Hornets won their first conference game against the Wirt Troopers 49-47. Next our Hornets were de¬ feated by E.C. Washington 46- 43, but they had a surprising come back to defeat the Andrean 59’ers 37-35. Their second conference meet was against Roosevelt where they were defeated 76-32. They then traveled to River Forest which was easy, defeating them 38-30. They were then defeated in their next two NWC meets against Horace Mann 53-52, West Side 46-37. But then our young Hornet stars went into triple over time with the Harrison Patriots and won a close game, 54-52. Wallace finally came to the closing meet against Emerson and took an easy win of 64-58. The Hornets had to travel to West Side for the annual basketball tournament. In their first game the Hornets just walked off the floor with an easy win 38-28 over Emerson. “Then it came time again to play the Cougars. The Hornets played a tough game but when it came down to the final quarter the Cougars just inched by us slowly. Then it was out of reach for the Hornets, with the final score of 39-30,” said freshmen Rodney Harris. 1981 Freshmen Basketball 8-4 LW OPP Wirt 49 47 E.C. Washington 43 46 Andrean 37 35 Calumet 49 27 Pierce 39 37 Roosevelt 32 76 River Forest 38 30 Horace Mann 52 53 Hammond Gavit 47 31 West Side 37 46 Harrison 54 52 Emerson 64 58 Devin Moton, freshmen, makes a clean pass to a Hornet for a play needed to make that extra point. Awarded to him after receiving a foul, freshmen Robert McClendon takes a penalty shot. Freshmen Basketball-99 Varsity conquers ‘Battle of the Cheerleaders’ The 1980-81 version of the Lew Wallace cheerleaders cheered our teams to victory and won a First place in the First Northwest Battle of the Cheerleaders. Each year tryouts are held, and usually 25-30 girls compete for any of seven to ten positions on each squad. These members practice daily after school on flips, jumps, mounts, and cheers. “Cheering is alot of fun but its also hard work,” said Michele Looney, junior. After a period of preparation the girls are finally picked at a special tryout under the supervision of Mrs. Hortense House, cheerleading sponsor. Mrs. House stated, “It was a pleasure to work with the girls this year because they were very dedicated and showed alot of effort.” Freshman cheerleader Patty Tinoco said, “I was happy to be a LW cheerleader and I hope to be back again next year.” Cheerleader Janet Warren, sophomore, said, “It was very difficult making the squad but it was something worthwhile that I enjoyed and I hope to be part of the squad again next year.” 100-Cheer leaders 1980-81 Varsity Cheerleaders- Front Row: Tangie Turner. Second Row: Jetonne Champion, Michele Looney. Third Row: Mary Sanchez. Fourth Row: Frances Stefanelli, Diane Gourlay, Monique Watson. Back Row: Cheryl Champion. 1980-81 Freshmen Cheerleaders- Benita Kemp, Patty Tinoco, Kim Welch, Maria Brakely, Carla Hemphill, Linda Bowen, Natalie Nash. The LW Cheerleading squad performs during the win over West Side. Cheerleaders-101 10‘2-Girls Basketball Emma practices with family The final seconds slowly, but steadily, tick off the clock, but the fans sense another miracle about to happen, even though the team is be¬ hind. But there were no come from behind victories today, and Roose¬ velt would win the Gary Girls Bas¬ ketball Sectionals. Even though the LW girls basket¬ ball team lost the championship game of the sectionals to the Pan¬ thers, sophomore Emma Jones still feels that this was the team’s best game. She said, “I consider the Roo¬ sevelt game in the sectionals the team’s best game, because every player gave an all out effort in the idea of winning, and I feel that was the closest the team played togeth¬ er.” It is obvious that this was one of Emma’s better efforts, as she scored 19 points and hauled 26 rebounds. All total, Emma scored 282 points this season, and 17 points per game. There is little doubt that she had trouble finding partners as a child to practice her basketball skills. She would simply ask Michael, or Deb¬ orah, Melinda, Charles or Larry (now a starter on the Roosevelt bas¬ ketball team), or Carl or last but not least Patricia, all of her brothers and sisters. How does she feel about the school itself? She said, ‘‘The stu¬ dents lack that ‘Go support vour team’ attitude, not only in girls sports but in boys also. The people are great, but until something hap¬ pens to make us ‘pride crazy,’ then the school will always he lacking something.” Emma Jones, sophomore puts up two while the Andrean 59ers helplessly look on. 1980-81 Girls Reserve Basketball Team- First Row: Coach Larry McKissack, Coach Geoffrey Grant. Last Row: Aveletta Watson, Felecia Tate, Sheri Henderson, Valencia Davidson, Loren Johnson, Veronica Davidson, Lavetta Sparks, Regina Fullove, Jonquil Burnsidv Girls Varsity Basketball 4-8 1980-81 Girls Varsity Basketball Team-First Row: Latrice Shannon, Eula Golden, Cheryl Champion, Stayce Mask, Emma Jones. Second Row: Loren Johnson, Uliana Barnett, Lavetta Sparks, Karen Brown, Stephane Taylor, Latanza Toomer. Last Row: Coach Larry McKissack, Coach Geoffrey Grant. LW OPP Portage 41 54 Horace Mann 39 43 E.C. Washington 37 57 Michigan City Elston 60 66 Roosevelt 52 64 Andrean 46 47 Hammond Clark 45 39 Griffith 72 51 Whiting 53 66 West Side 54 44 Wirt 52 74 Emerson 68 31 Girls Basketball-103 Late in the middle of the season head coach Larry McKissack made his move, three players from re¬ serve to varsity, sophomores Valencia Davidson, Stacey Mask and Felicia Tate. That move gave the team the spark needed to reach the sectional finals against Roosevelt. The girls lost the game 62-58 in double overtime. Before the three girls left the reserve “limelight” they Sophomores ignite varsity captured the NWC Crown by defeating Horace Mann 32-30. The new Varsity team showed their experience in the game against Griffith by defeating them 72-51. Valencia scored 8 points, Stacey Mask scored 13 points and Felicia scored 6 points. Senior Eula Mae Golden said, “Our basketball season was very exciting for me. Because this is my last year. Last season we only won three games out of 14 and this year we really improved.” “I think our best game as a team was when we played Emerson because almost every player scored and we were mentally ready,” said junior Sheri Henderson. The varsity ended their season with a 4-8 record and reserves 11-4. Sophomore Aveletta Watson drives to score, giving the Hornets the lead in the game against Portage. Waiting for a rebound that never came reserves Sheri Henderson (24), junior, and Felecia Tate (22), sophomore, help to defeat Andrean 52-47. Austin finishes 23-3 The wrestling team started off an impressive season with some early victories over Roosevelt and Andrean. The team compiled a 4-1 NWC record. Their only City defeat came from the Cougars. The team did not do so well against non-conference foes. Keith Duncan, sophomore, said, “I think we didn’t have the experience that we could have had, next year should be the year for a few wrestlers to go down state Jeff Austin, Pat Alaniz, Tim Beverly, and myself.” Heavyweight Jeff Austin, after winning sectionals and regionals, traveled to semi state where he lost in the first round. Austin’s indi¬ vidual record was 23-3. Jeff replied, “I did alright this year but I think I should have done better than I did. I hope to do better next year.” The wrestling team’s overall record was 5-7-2. Armen Gaboian, junior, said “We had a good year. Since one senior will graduate, we will have mostly everyone returning. Next year we will be tough.” Individual matmen meet wrestling regulations “Wrestling is different than any other sport, because in wrestling you are wrestling for yourself and not anyone else,” said Steve Sanchez. What makes wrestling dif¬ ferent than other sport is the fact of it being such an individualized sport. Running track is also individualized, but as Mike Austin said, “There is a difference in running against someone and having someone pick you up and put you on your back, sometimes in front of hundreds of people.” j Another thing that makes wrestling different than other sports is the fact that you have to be down to a certain weight to wrestle. Before every match and tournament you have to strip down and weigh in. Armen Gaboian said, “The hardest thing about wrestling is not eating and making it down to weight.” The length of your hair is another important factor involved in wrestling. If your hair is longer than it should be, you sometimes have it cut right there at that match or tournament. This rule may seem unnecessary, Tim Beverly, freshman, said, “If your hair is too long, it could get in your way during a match.” As you can see, many factors involved in wrestling make it not as easy as it seems. 1980-81 Varsity Wrestling 5-7-2 LW OPP Kankakee Valley 19 39 Valparaiso 10 41 Andrean 42 36 Horace Mann 45 21 Roosevelt 35 34 West Side 21 29 Emerson 42 21 Chesterton 16 50 Penn 13 49 Griffith 20 25 North Newton 41 25 Wirt 42 24 Horace Mann 30 30 Lake Station 15 45 Hanover Central 35 35 Varsity Wrestling Team — First Row: David Hopkins, Keith Du ican, Pat Alaniz, Mike Austin, Alan Robinson, Armen Gaboian, David Cruz, Anthony Turner. Last Row: Greg Navarro, Eric Jordan, Jeff Austin, Greg Davis, Derwin Lowe, Assistant Coach Mario Pimental. Wrestling-105 Hornets eye next season Sophomore Nancy Kemper does a forward dive with a half-twist in the win over Horace Mann. The LW swim team m anaged a 3-7-1 record despite a slow start. With an early season blowout over Horace Mann, the only incentive for the team, the swimmers never gave up on their chances. Of the team ' s atti¬ tude, senior Charles Pipkins said, “The team kept a great outlook on tomorrow, never letting what happened yesterday slow them down. Even at the mid-season point when the losses kept building up, they never lost touch with the end.” After the victory over Horace Mann, LW T was beaten 103-66 by conference champion West Side, followed by five other losses. Wallace finally recorded forfeit victories over Roosevelt 11-0 and Hammond Tech 11-0, finishing the season with a third place in the Gary sectionals. The leading winners for the season were junior co-captain Bernard Bufford with 136.5 points, who swam the 100-yard backstroke, the 100-yard butterfly, and the 200-yard medley relay. He was closely follo wed by Joe Dravet with 135.5 points, making his points in the 200-yard individual medley, the 100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard medley relay. Finally, swimming the 200 and 500 yard free style and the 400-yard free style relay was senior co-captain Matt Sosh, who totalled 130 points. The season looked hope¬ ful from the beginning, even though somewhat less than the desired amount tried out for the team. Sophomore Joe Mokol said, “I’d like to see a few more people try out for the team next year. Even though we have a few good members coming back.” 106-Swimming 1980-81 Swimming 3-7-1 LW OF 1 Hammond High 70 100 Hammond Clark 55 55 West Side 66 103 Hammond Morton 46 120 Hobart 61 98 Hammond Gavit 50 117 Griffith 58 112 Wirt 63 102 Roosevelt forfeit Hammong Tech forfeit Dravet nears school record - _ Senior Dave Jaskulski Th es his flip-turn in the loss to West Side. Struggling through a disappointing season, LW is gifted with standout junior Joe Dravet. “He’s excellent and practices daily. Before the next year is over I expect him to break the LW record in the breast stroke,” said Coach Mike Sosh. Swimming the 100-yard breast stroke, the 200-yard medley relay, and 400-yard relay, Joe started swimming his freshmen year and is a three year lettermen. Matt Sosh, co-captain, said, “He’s a competitive person and has the right mind.” A co-captain his junior year, Joe came .01 from tieing the school record in the 100-yard breast stroke. Joe plans to further his swimming in college. “Swimming relaxes me and I really enjoy it.” commented Joe. Hornets turn on toward season’s end All good things must come to an end, as the LW baseball team painfully learned in the 1981 season. Despite the team’s best efforts, they fell behind Roosevelt in the final week of the regular season to end Wallace’s three year domination of NWC baseball. The team seemed stalled from the very beginning, with the Hornets going 0-3 before finally recording a win over Highland, the 12th ranked team in the state at that time. Later in the season, after splitting a double- header with Hammond Noll, LW would place two more marks in the win column, one of those being a 10 inning 8-7 win over the Panthers. In what seemed initially to be a humiliating loss to the Emerson Tornado, a struggling team at the time, senior Rich Gonzales proved to be the key to a dramatic turnaround. Down 7-0 in the first inning, the Hornets tallied five runs in the bottom of the first before Gonzales stepped to the plate and hit the toreboard with a three- run homer that put LW T ahead to stay. Later in the game Gonzales hit another three-run homer, and also a grand slam in the bottom of the fifth was added to his list of hits. Wallace then started their challenge to the Roosevelt Panthers, who were leading the NWC. For the remainder of the season, the two teams would stay in a deadlock until a loss to the west Side Cougars knocking LW out of the scramble for first place and sending them back to the second spot. After dropping both games of a doubleheader to the Pirates, the Hornets won five of their final seven games. LW finished the regular season with a record of 12-14. 108-Baseball Senior pitcher Rich Gonzales hurls from the mound in the 8-7 loss to the Roosevelt Panthers. Ralph Davis, senior, stands at the plate ready to swing in the victory over Highland. Gonzales wins MVP Success on or off the field is not an easy thing to come by, not to mention in the classroom. But senior Rich Gonzales, standout on the LW baseball team, has achieved both types of success. Planning to attend Ball State University in the fall, he is undecided as to whether or not he will con¬ tinue his football career, a sport in which he was a three-year letterman. “Even though I think it’s a great sport, it’s still hard work,” he said. The sport he loves most, however, is baseball. This is obvious when reading his personal box score, which shows his .347 batting average, 9 homeruns and 24 RBI’s. When asked about this, he said, “It’s nothing that any hero couldn’t have done!’’ Being serious for just a brief instant, he added, “I guess I was just lucky enough to hit the right pitch at the right time.” John Sqouroudis, junior, patiently waits for a play at first base. Baseball-109 1981 Varsitv Baseball 12-14 LW OPP Chesterton 2 8 Crown Point 6 8 Hammond High 2 4 Highland 4 0 Lake Station 1 6 Calumet 2 8 Hammond Noll 11, 0 7, 10 Michigan City Rogers 0 6 Roosevelt 7 8 Portage 1, 2 11, 22 Wirt 11 0 La Porte 2 3 Emerson 17 7 Hobart 4 5 Horace Mann 8 3 Merrillville 3, 0 9, 9 W’est Side 11 1 Roosevelt 3 2 Wirt 8 6 Emerson 14 1 Horace Mann 2 1 Hobart 11 1 West Side 5 Sectionals Lew Wallace hangs their heads during the 7-5 loss to West Side that knocked the Hornets out of the race for the NWC Crown. JV cancels season The reserve baseball team got off to a bad start from the very beginning. As a matter of fact it didn’t get off to any kind of a start at all, as two out of the seven games that were scheduled to play were cancelled for rain or some other type of event. Senior Dave Maksimovich, varsity player, said, “I think it might hurt the varsity a lot next year. In my opinion, there isn’t much talent left on the team, so, I think that any good players that might have been on reserves have lost a good chance to gain valuable experience, something, we’re going to be extremely short of next year. The reserves did get in playing time against Lake Station, Bishop Noll and Highland, recording victories over Edison and Highland. Coach Russell added, “I don’t really think the loss of those games is going to hurt next year’s varsity games isn’t really a very practical way to get experience, so I would have to rely on what is left of my varsity anyway.” 110-Baseball LW challenge’s Pirates in sectional loss Now it was sectional time again. In the previous year’s tournament, Calumet ignored LW’s 24-2 record and their 11th rank to defeat the Hornets in the second game of the tourney. In 1981 sectionals, Wallace would face the rival Panthers of Roose¬ velt. Avenging the loss of the NWC, the Wallace team overpowered ’Veit for a 3-2 victory. LW would face Merrillville in the second game. The Hornets saw in this game the chance to show the area that they still had something left besides pride to deal to the 8th ranked Pirates. And they showed exactly that, but it still wasn’t enough to overcome a strong Merrillville team as the Hornets were knocked out of the sectionals with a 13 inning 3-2 loss. After the game, Coach John Russell said, “We beat ourselves in this one. We missed some excellent opportunities to score in the 9th and 11th innings, but we couldn’t bring those runners across. There is no way you can win games if you leave men on base.” After the season-ending loss, senior Rich Gonzales was voted the teams’ Most Valuable Player in a student poll, finishing the season with ten homeruns. When asked about the achievement, he said, “I’m glad everyone finally realized how much I’m worth, evben if I had to go through so much to prove it.” Next year’s team brings inexperience, as six of the nine team members are graduating. Coach Russell summed up the situation, “If we can keep a good attitude and not let other teams get ahead of us we have a chance for a good season. I see a lot of good players coming up through the reserves and we still have a good deal of talent left, so I’m predicting more success for next season.” Jim Tucker, junior, waits far the pitch from‘Gonzales to a Roosevelt bat r. Ill £ A. Coach Dave Templin travels for L W athletics Adding to a string of other coaching positions, coach Dave Templin took responsibility of head golf coach this past season. He assumed the job after it was vacated by Coach Bill Kukoy, who stepped up to athletic director. Although this is his rookie season as golf coach, he is not foreign to the game of golf. He has been playing golf for at least twelve years. Also, Coach Templin is not a stranger to the job of coaching. He started his coaching career in 1971 as assistant wrestling coach and freshman football coach. He was then head wrestling coach for five years and is currently the varsity football coach and golf coach. Of the many problems involved in coaching, Coach Templin is faced with one major problem. He has to commute from Nobel Elementary School to LW everyday, so that he can coach. Co ach Templin said, “It is extremely difficult commuting between schools because I lose the important contact with the players. Also, I have coached at LW since 1971, in three different sports, I still feel like an outsider to the school. It’s a severe problem, I coach a major sport and coaches of major sports should be in the building.” As for golf, Coach Templin plans to advertise more next year so there can be a better turnout and more participation in the sport of golf. He replied, “For better participation in golf what really needs to be done is to introduce golf in the junior high gym classes so students are familiar with the sport.” 1981 Varsitv Golf 6-5 Emerson Wirt Horace Mann West Side Roosevelt Whiting Emerson Wirt Horace Mann West Side Roosevelt LW OPP 237 281 286 199 285 293 265 300 forfeit 249 186 246 249 249 189 forfeit 266 316 249 203 Derwin Lowe, freshman, putts his way towards another victory. Lew Wallace defeated Emerson 246-249. 112-Golf Mark Terry, junior, watches the ball land on the green during a piatch against Emerson. Youth dominates team The golf team maintained a winning season with a 6-5 record, despite the loss of four seniors and a rookie coach. Coach Dave Templin replied, “I enjoyed being coach of the golf team very much, as I am a golfer myself and it enables me to prepare for a summer of relaxing golf.” The only returning golfer from the previous season was junior Mark Terry. The rest of the team consisted of sophomores and freshmen. Mark Terry said “I feel this year was a good rebuilding year and next season we will be in contention for the city championship.” The golf team’s conference record was 6-4. They lost twice each to Roosevelt and Wirt. Their other defeat came from Whiting High School. Leon Brown, sophomore, said, “To me being on the golf team was a lot of fun. It was not like any other sport I had played. In golf there is a lot of team work as well as individual work because in order to win it depends on your individual score and your team player’s score.” The 1981 Golf Team- LaMorn Allen, Derwin Lowe, Mark Terry. Golf-113 LW runs against state’s best “Fate (fat) n. 1: a power beyond means control that is held to determine what happens.” When Noah Webster wrote this definition he must have done it with the LW track team in mind. This might help explain how a team could have an eight-game winning streak, but still be unlucky enough to compete in the same city as the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the State (Roosevelt and West Side). Later in the year, the Panthers would win the state championship in Indianapolis. When sectional time came around again, Wallace placed fifth and sent seven members downstate. In the regionals, Sheldon Gibson and Ernest Dugan, seniors, qualified for the state finals, with Gibson placing sixth and Dugan placing seventh Coach Edward Brown had this to say, “We should still have a pretty good team. We’re going to miss Alan Jamerson a lot, but we can still make it without him.” The facts back him up in this statement, as he is only losing five of his starters to graduation. His team finished the regular sea¬ son with a record of 10-2 with one second place and four third places. On the female side of the sport, the girls team finished the season with a 5-1 record and a third place in the Gary sectionals. Sophomore Emma Jones said this about the season, “We got off to a pretty good start, but like the boys team, we were unlucky enough to be in the same city as West Side, the Girls State Champions.” -TRACK Junior Grady Hayman competes in the long jump in the victory over the 59ers of Andrean. 1981 Bovs Track 10-2 LW ' OPP Lake Central Open 1st Calumet 97 11 Bronco Relays 3rd Lake Central Relays 1st Bishop Noll Relays 1st Horace Mann-Emerson 1st Andrean 73 49 Wirt 91 25 Andrean Relays 1st Chesterton Relays 3rd Roosevelt 79 98 Munster 83 22 Valparaiso Relays 3rd West Side 83 102 Calumet Relays 2nd Conference Meet 3rd Sectionals 5th Regionals 6th 114 Track 1981 Track Team-First Row: Verdell Ferguson, Lionel Cuza, Gary Ward, Stanley Ellis, Michael Kirkland, Grady Hayman, Daniel Wilson. Last Row: Sheldon Gibson, Cheryl Champion, Derrick M organ, Jeff Austin, Ernest Dugan, Anthony Anderson, Alan Jamison, Aundre Jackson, Donyell Perry, Michael Dugan, Charles McKinney. 1981 Girls Track 5-1 LW OFF Roosevelt 34 48 Wirt 67 13 Andrean 38 23 Horace Mann 47 30 Lake Central 54 16 Emerson-West Side 2nd Sectionals 3rd 1981 Girls Track Team-First Row: Renee Gray, Roslynn White, Stacey Mask, Shanta Hamer, Jetonne Champion. Last Row: Latanza Toomer, Maria Pipkins, Andrell Thomas, Lauren Johnson, Satara Moore, Felecia Tate. Junior Lauren Johnson crosses the finish line for a first place against the Roosevelt Panthers. Mr. Clifton (iooden makes I.D. cards for students who are new to LW. Mr. Alfred E. Smith, assistant principal, has a calm moment in his regularly hectic schedule. VIEWPOINT What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time? Alfred Smith: “I like reading in my spare time. I also have a collection of elephants and Toby mugs 1 Richard Barack: “I play golf and read history. I also like photography and I am a member of the parish council of my church.” Howard King: “I enjoy listening to Jazz music and reading good science fiction books. In the summer I play golf and I like working with my hands. I also am a big fan of the Green Bay Packers.” Clifton Gooden: “Gardening, jogging, jumping rope, are all things I love to do.” Christ Christoff: “I have a collection of model trains. I enjoy working with them and enlarging my collection.” Mr. Richard Barack, assistant principal, talks with Ostella Harris, junior, concerning school policies. Administrators meet biweekly to review, discuss issues Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, the five administrators meet in the office of Mr. Christ Christoff, principal. “The meet¬ ings last less than an hour, but a lot is accomplished ’ said Mr. How¬ ard King, assistant principal. Mr. Alfred E. Smith, assistant principal, said, “We review the past week’s happenings and go over the upcoming week’s schedule. If there is a problem and two people are working on it, we make sure that two people aren’t working from dif¬ ferent directions and undoing the other’s achievements.’’ Mr. Christoff said, “Basica¬ lly, our meetings are to promote team work. Mr. Clinton Gooden, the Dean of Students, has certain duties but we all are willing to hear his problems, or to comment on his progress.” Mr. King said, “During the meet¬ ings, we plan new programs or cour¬ ses and organize activities. We also go over past happenings.’ Mr. Richard Barack, assistant principal in charge of attendance, said, “We have to make decisions on certain issues. We all get together and each one is called on for his point of view.” “In a sense, we think together to make sure everything is done well,” said Mr. Christoff. At the beginning of the day, Mr. Howard King, assistant principal, looks over his paperwork. Mrs. Mary Lou Kuzbasan is accepting her daughter Debbie’s letter of recognition for becoming a National Merit Scholarship finalist from Mr. Christ Christoff, principal. Administrators! 19 Junior Karen Karvounis addresses her assigned speech to Mrs. Lee Wheeler’s speech class. Sondra Craig Karen Danko Daisey Fields Angela Hannagan Vera Hooper Barbara Kubiak William Meyer Linda Mills Stephen Parfenoff Shirley Poogach Howard Schmid Janet Sefton Valerie Tanke Leloni Utley Lee Wheeler Clara Williams Eugenia Wilson W ' illiam Whittaker VIEWPOINT During the past two years, the Gary public school system has been testing a program called Competency II. Compentency II is a program to endorse students to excell in a better curriculum of academics. How efficient is Compency II? Johanna Bell: “It is a viable source in the Gary school System. ” Shirley Poogach: “The kids are able to do it, but they are too lazy to do it.” Eugena Wilson: “It has potential but there is much improvement needed.” William Whittaker: “I find it is no different then Compentcy I.” Angela Hannagan: “Compentency II is a pilot program. It is very efficient but it’s really not much to say until the testing has been completed.” 120-Language Arts English III writing exercise creates children’s storybooks For the past three years, jun¬ ior and senior students in Mrs. Jan¬ et Sefton’s English III classes have excercised their writing wings by creating stories especially for child¬ ren. The students learn how to au¬ thor their own original narratives together with colorful illustrations- bound tightly together into neat little story books. “I discovered the innovative assignment was an imaginative means of synthesizing students study of narrative, descri- tive, and expository writing modes. Its creative nature invited positive direction, creative freedom, as well as artistic discipline, while its practical side forged a concrete product capable of a var¬ iety of potential uses, perhaps ul¬ timately of Finding its way into el¬ ementary school or home libraries. A gift to posterity; something of oneself,” said Mrs. Sefton. Others, too, have taken note of the creative students’ accomplish¬ ments. “Both Principal Christ Chris¬ toff and Mr. George Comer, supervi¬ sor of the English Language Arts department, have smiled apprecia¬ tively at the booklets,” said Mrs . Sefton. Many of the better works of the students were shown at the Young Authors’ Conference, which was held March 14, 1981, at West Side High School. Some of the children books will be chosen by a variety of authors to be published in various books spon¬ sored by the publishers. When asked to comment on the childrens’ stories, Mrs. Sefton concluded, “They speak for themselves.” Junior, Jerry Stroupe sorts out labels for carnations, which were distributed on Val entine’s day with the help of Mrs. Sondra Craig, journalism teacher. Maria Guardiola, junior, views creative storybooks with Mrs. Janet Sefton, English teacher. The children’s story books were written as a class project. Language Arts-121 Freshmen Marched DeNeal, Lisa Smith, and Devin Moton, practice shooting rifles in the basement as part of the ROTC class. Role reversals commonplace in home economics, ROTC Sophomore Jonquil Burnside and senior Latoya Smith are preparing for their future through home economics and ROTC classes. “Home economics will help me extensively in the future and help me learn a great deal of independency,” said Latoya. “I feel every young lady should know how to sew because soon the price of clothing will increase and you can make your own clothes cheaper, and that will be less pennies out of your pocket,” said Latoya. Latoya commented, “In a way I feel it is a necessity for a young man to know how to cook and sew, mom isn’t going to be there all the time.” Latoya recommends all students to take home economics. “Home economics is a very important class. Everyone in this school should take it up. It is very important for a person to know how to cook and sew because you don’t know what might come up in the future.” Jonquil encourages students who plan to enter the military to take ROTC. “It will give you an advantage,” stated Jonquil. Jonquil commented, “I really enjoy ROTC. I learn so much about the military in this class. I appreciate this because I plan on entering the military after I graduate,” said Jonquil. Not only is Jonquil a member of ROTC, but she is also a member of the Girls Drill Team. “Alot of people feel ROTC is a very easy course, but it isn’t. You must go through extensive inspections every week, and you must be perfect,” stated Jonquil. The ROTC classes had its second annual inspection this year by high ranking officials in the military from Fort Knox, Kentucky. “I was somewhat afraid because this was something very important to us. It was just like really being in the military,” commented Jonquil. 122-Home Economics ROTC VIEWPOINT Why should girls take ROTC and boys enroll in home economics? ]W[axine Ciminillo: I believe young men should take home economics because they too are members of a family and must accept and help bear the responsibility for the care of themselves and of their families.” 3 artha Williams: “Men and women both have equal jobs and there will be a time when the man will have to run the household. There are alot of marketing openings for men. Gerald Gibson: “Boys should take home economics because some will remain bachelors and must be able to take care of and provide for themselves. Girls should take ROTC because our primary aim at all times will be to teach leadership, because leaders are in such demand these days.” I Maxine Ciminille Gerald Gibson Louis Price Margaret Reed Martha Williams Home Economics ROTC 123 Mr. Frank Morales works on English with Elsa Sanchez. Mrs. Veronica Conde uses flash cards to help Maria Velazquez with her pronounciation. Veronica Conde Mary DeLoach Rebecca Justo Frank Morales Carmen Valle Foreign speaking students learn English at LW Linda Miller and Nevalls Tindall confer in French class. When most students are busy learning Spanish or French as a second language, some LW T students were learning English for the first time. Mr. Frank Morales, TESOL teacher, said, “Many students are familiar with English, but in many situations the students have difficulty communicating in other academic areas.” Foreign speaking students are tested to determine the degree of their language difficulty. Whenever possible, students are placed in regular classes, according to Mr. Morales. “It is very helpful to have special instruction in English, even though I speak English well, I still have some problems understanding in other classes,” said Elsa Sanchez, sophomore. Mrs. Veronica Conde, TESOL teacher, said, “We try to teach the students English well enough, so that they can be placed in classes without the need of special language instruction.” 124-Foreign Language VIEWPOINT Do you feel it is easier for a foreign student to learn English, or is it easier to teach an American student a foreign language? Veronica Conde: “It is much easier to teach English to a foreign student because they are constantly exposed to the language. They are in a the country where English is spoken and the language is everywhere. Carmen Valle: “I think it depends a lot upon the age. The younger the student is, the easier it is for him to pick up the language.” Frank Morales: “American students, unlike their American counterparts are unaccustomed to hearing any language other than their own. Lack of interest is a problem, and English is a very difficult subject, so I feel it is equally difficult.” l Iary DeLoach: “Although I haven’t been on that side of the fence, I believe it would be easier to teach a foreign student English. Foreign students readily accept and imitate sounds, whereas American students are less motivated and less self-discipline.” Rebecca Justo: “I think it is easier to teach American students Spanish because English grammer is so much harder.” French students listen attentively as Mrs. Mary DeLoach goes over vocabulary. Mrs. Rebecca Justo helps a Spanish student with grammer. Foreign Language 12. r Advance program provides opportunity to visit city Coach Ralph Brassaemle’s Government high class tried something different this year. During Government students visited different locations such as Gary’s City Hall, Air Pollution Control, Gary Airport and Gary Office of Consumer Affairs City Sealers Office to name a few. The class was divided into groups, and each group picked a place to go. Senior, Cheryl Champion’s group visited the Youth Service Bureau. She said, “The advance program gave me a look at our government, and I enjoyed it very much. The only thing that came as a shock to me was that the Youth Service Bureau is an organization established to help or to serve youths and most youths are not aware that it exists. Therefore they are not able to take advantage of its services.” Ralph Brasaemle Lawrence DeLeurere Dorothy Kouvelas Mary Kay O’Malley Paul Pieroni Sam Pollack Lillian Roberts John Russell Herman Shelby Ernest Wilson Seniors Kathy Caldwell and l.atrice Shannon dis cuss a government problem with their teacher Mr. Herman Shelby. 126-History John Gates studies business from stockboy to salesman Junior John Gates is one of many students that work, but John has an unusual story to tell. “In order to be an employee at Southlake Mall you must be able to prove you are at least 16 years old. At the time I was only 14. So I went down to the Health Department and talked my way into getting a health card,” said John. By having a health card they believed he was 16. He was then hired by Gallencamp, and started as a stock boy. One week later they made him a junior salesperson. “About six months later a manager from Florsheim came and offered me a job with better oav and benefits. During the time I worked there I attended a class in Chicago, once a week for six months on the techniques of selling and about the products we sold. I enjoyed the class and I feel it helped me greatly,” stated John. John worked at Florsheim for approximately IV 2 years. After that time he met a manager from Milgrams shoes and was again offered a job with better pay and more benefits. Milgrams assistant manager Mr. Bob Edgington, commented, “John is a good employee. He works especially well with the younger people, because he understands their needs.” Salesmen at Mil- junior John Gates, neW pair of shoes. Pauline Gerbick Leonard Haile Jacqueline Hughes Helen Lorandos Jane Sulewski Robert Yates Busi Sarah Bovajian Edward Deitsch Harold Jones James Hill JoAnn Hill Lawrence Hinken Marvin Kasrich Stanley Keller LW welcomes 5 little apples, new computer curriculum COM PUT-ER (kem-pyut-’er) an electronic machine for performing cal¬ culations. Brought to LW this year were five apples. Not little green apples but computers. Many students enrolled in the computer class. “The objectives of this course are to create an awareness of the versal- ity of the microcomputer and to pro¬ vide through programming an oppor¬ tunity to sharpen mathmatical con¬ cepts.” said Miss Olive Leskow. “I think that this will help me in the future, I plan to go into computer programming.” said senior David Jaskulski. “This gives us a good start on learning the basic language of the computer, computers have different codes or languages,” said David. To qualify for this class you have to have had algebra I and enrolled or completed a geometry course. Some teachers took 3 sessions on basic computers and area teachers were offered 5 sessions. “Everyone wants to learn about computers,” said Miss Leskow, “It’s the going thing.” In Mr. John Smith ' s introduction to algebra I class Chris Beric, freshman, does a problem at the board. 128 -Math Science VIEWPOINT How do you feel about letting students use calculators in class? David Schoon: “Yes, one hundred percent. Because it is not my job to teach mathematics. It speeds up math work and helps to eliminate math errors.” I ichard Overmyer: “I believe students should use calculators in science classes if they have shown a mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The students must be able to program the calculator correctly to get a correct answer. He must understand the problem.” Sarah Boyajian: I feel it is impractical when we are using basic math. But in advanced courses I can understand the need for such advanced techniques.” Ejrnest Vereb: “It depends on the objectives of the teacher. I would not let them use calculators if I were teaching the method of mathematics. But if they were just trying to get an answer to work a problem as a whole I say it’s fine.” Olive Leskow James O’Connell George Orlich Richard Overmyer David Schoon John Smith Richard Stewart Ernest Vereb Science, Math-129 Page selects industrial arts for developing skills It has been handed down for gen¬ erations that girls are to know how to cook and boys are to spend a large part of their time with me¬ chanics. As, senior, Jim Page knows there is more to Industrial Arts then just power mechanics. Jim Page’s day consisted of wood shop, mechanical drawing and elec¬ tric shop. “I have been interested in Industrial Arts ever since seventh grade and have taken advan¬ tage of my interests here at Wallace,” said Jim Page. Years of hard work won’t go to waste for Jim, he is going to take advantage of it after high school. “After high school I plan to go into the field of air condi¬ tioning and heating, electric shop will help me in this field; I also will fall into the field of carpen¬ try with wood shop and mechanical drawing to help me through,” said Page. Jim has had a lot of expe¬ rience here at L.W., he has made many tables and other articles. Page said, “I really like working with my hands and I’m getting a good background here at Wallace, I’ve even tried to sell some of my work.” Times have changed women and men have become more equal. Jim Page said, “Any kind of Industrial Arts class is practical to have whether you’re a male or a female, as a matter of fact, girls in my classes are just as competative as guys.” Working on book shelves, senior Jim Page finishes one of several projects completed in Mr. Fred Janizek’s wood shop class. 130-Industrial Art 4 In metal shop, freshman Rodney Wilson uses the foundery furnace. Fred Janizek Kenneth Moretton Joseph Mrak Mike Sosh John Valenti James Wojtan VIEWPOINT What advantages does Tech school have over Lew Wallace classes? Juan Rodriguez, junior: “You can spend more time on the things you like to do the most. Unlike school, you only have an hour for class opposed to three hours at Tech.” Doug Brummet, junior: “The drafting course I’m taking will broaden my knowledge helping to make a career out of it in the future.” W ilfredo Rivera, junior: “I like the fact that you are able to choose your own courses, you’re not forced into something you don’t like. You also receive a better experience at Tech because of the special attention you get from the teachers.” Chip Dixon, junior: “It’s a good education that is just about equal to on the job training, plus you get to meet a lot more people that are from other schools.” John Wieczorek, junior: “Since there are only about twenty students per class, you spend more time in what you are studying, you get education at a more personal level.” Pete Prokopi, junior, and Tim Sullivan, junior, mask a negative in Jos eph Mraks” print shop. Industrial Art-131 Tillman Bugga Gino Burelli Pauline Burelli Paul Chilson Irvin Elser William Neil Doris Robinson VIEWPOINT How does high school performing arts help you in your future? Grreg Curtis, junior: “My high school art studies will provide me with ideas of what to expect in the school of commercial art. My studies here will also provice me with an introduction to the various areas in the field of art.” Steve Warren, senior: “Six years of musical training will always be useful to me for pure enjoyment or competition.” Patti Etherton, senior: “When I join the Marines I’ll have the confidence of a good trained musical background from Mr. Paul Chilson and Mr. Tillman Buggs” Bonnie Winborn, senior: “Taking photography in high school will give me a strong background in photography that I can use in college.” Working on his yarn project, Darrel Bandy, sophomore, completes his assignment in Gino Burelli’s class. Helping junior W r illy Rodriquez with a piece of music, Paul Chilson plays the piano. t 132-Performing Arts I Music students admire talent of L.W school song arranger i “Hail to Lew Wallace fight for her fame ...” is a familiar tune to Mr. Paul Chilson, Band Director. Mr. Chilson was not satisfied with the arrangement of the two separate school songs, the fight song and the alma mater. So, he rearranged the two songs to create the school song as we know it now, to suit both school and the band. Mr. Chilson used his musical talents and gave Lew Wallace a { school song. “Mr. Chilson is a gifted man that is highly admired because of his work and dedication to music and teaching. He knows how he wants the music performed, the band could not perform without his musical know-how,” said, junior, Martha Jadrnak. Mr. Chilson is always there for incouragement for his students. “The farther a student goes in his work, and the more advanced they get the more enjoyment they receive out of the class,” said Mr. Chilson. It takes a lot of time and effort to receive the qualities of a musician from both the teacher and the student. “I would have never done it without the help of Mr. Chilson and Mr. Buggs,” said senior Kris Windchester. It takes your whole life, and more, to conquer the world of music. Alice Purdue, junior, said, “It is a sense of fulfillment to set out and achieve my goals, but I know it is only the beginning of a life full of music.” Marion Rodgers, junior, patiently awaits her turn to sing at the 1981 NOSBOVA competition hosted by LW. Rita Daniels, freshman, models in front of the camera for sophomore photographer LaVenita McClendon. Visiting LW, Arther Hoyle speaks on the birth of jazz to invited classes. Performing Arts-133 Mrs. Campbell, health and safety instructor, gives helpful learning skills to Junior Carla Toney in giving emergency CPR. Judi Adank, freshman, shows unusual diving skills in her third hour gym class. Edward Brown Earline Campbell Clarence Day Olga Dotlich William Kukoy Marilyn Leach Helen Mosier Thomas Ward i VIEWPOINT What exercises would you recommend to be done every day to keep fit and trim? Eldward Brown: “I recommend these exercises to keep fit: deep knee bends and alteration toe touch.” Olga Dotlitch: “To keep fit you should stretch first and then do some aerobic activity, walking, jogging, bike riding, swimming, and rope jumping.” l arilyn Leach: “I suggest isometrics, that’s where you tighten leg muscles and arm muscles to relax before bed or before a test, you can also tighten the abdominol muscles.” TTom Ward: “Most common exercises to keep fit are sit ups, push ups, jogging, and swimming.” 134-Physical Education CPR training provides chance to learn emergency medicine If someone had a heart attack would you know what to do? Usually in an emergency situation like this, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is used. “Unless you’re trained to perform CPR you can cause a lot of damage. Therefore I feel it’s so important to know how to perform CPR, that every student at Lew Wallace should be required to have CPR,” said Mrs. Earline Campbell. CPR is a heart and lung first- aid procedure for respiratory fail¬ ure and cardiac arrest in all ages. Junior Sharon Benedict said, “I feel CPR is important because in case of an emergency I’d know what to do instead of panicking.” “In case of an emergency situation and someone very dear to you was in¬ jured, instead of watching them suffer, you may be able to offer help through CPR,” stated senior Jackie Rogers. Dwayne Surnay, junior, said, “If no professional medical attention is available in an emergency situation, it’s a comfort to know that I’m able to perform CPR.” Dwayne Surney, junior, demonstrates the techniques needed to know in order to administer CPR in an emergency situation. Miss Olga Dolitch’s third hour coed gym class shows that cooperation and teamwork make for a good basketball game. Physical Education-135 Visually impaired students such as David Martinez, senior, often use the Apollo Visual Tech to enlarge print for reading. Pat Boyd Teresa Cecil Nancy Chelminiak Hollie Fears Sherrie Gardner Estella Jackson Bashir Masoodi Gregory Smith Gloria Terry Brian Lopez attends classes on wheels avoiding obstacles For most freshmen, finding their way around a new school is difficult, Brian Lopez, freshman, found that he had one other problem while going from class to class; he’s in a wheel¬ chair. “I thought that LW was pretty big compared to the school I went to last year. Sometimes I have to leave five minutes early to avoid the crowd. The teachers are more understanding than I t hought they would be,” said Brian. Last year, while attending Norton Park School, Brian had a tutor to help him in his studies. “For the most part, students such as Brian are often behind in their work due to absences, Brian, however, is very conscientious about his stu¬ dies,” said Miss Pat Boyd, resource teacher. “Brian is concerned about learning,” said Mrs. Shirley Poogach, English teacher, “he doesn’t like to miss out on any assignment and is afraid of getting behind in class.” Brian enjoys all of his classes, but said that Spanish is his favorite because everyone behaves in class and respects the teacher. Mrs. Carmen Valle, Spanish teacher, said, “Brian is enthusiastic and pleasant. He seems to enjoy the class, and I detect a glitter in his eyes when we sing in Spanish.” After graduation, Brian intends to become a writer. One of his favorite pastimes is writing poetry. “I’d like to become a writer,” said Brian, “I just woke up one night with a thought and have been writing ever since.” 136-Special Education VIEWPOINT I Why did you decide to teach special education as opposed to teaching average students? Teresa Cecil: “As my undergraduate degree is in psychology, I thought this better qualified me for the mentally retarded and learning disabled. These students have their own individual learning problems, and individualized instruction is required. It is more of a challenge to find the right method to teach each student, therefore, it’s more rewarding to both teacher and student when they progress and are able to take their pl ace in society with dignity.” Nancy Chelminiak: “It’s a challenge and the job market is better for teaching special education than “regular” education. Sherrie Gardner: “It was more rewarding, I enjoy working with children who have special needs.” (Gloria Terry: “I chose to teach special education students as opposed to the “average” students be¬ cause I felt and still do feel that teaching stu¬ dents with special needs would be a challenge for me then teaching the average student.” Senior Tony Rowell looks at a 1981 calendar anticipating his graduation day, June 4, and the end of his high school career. Sophomores Satara Moore and Regina Fullove receive assistance from Mr. Greg Smith on a classroom assignment. Special Education-137 Counselors able to answer personal, school problems If you need help with a personal problem, have a question to be an¬ swered, or just need someone to talk to about planning your future, there is always someone at LW to assist you. LW counselors can do it all. Mr. Elmer Molchan, said, “In addition to scheduling, we set up parent-teacher conferences. We can also ask for psychological examina¬ tions if we feel necessary.” Mrs. Arlene VanHorn, com¬ mented, “We can aid students in pick ing colleges suitable for their needs. If they need, we can help secure financial aid.” Mr. Molchan also mentioned, “Even after a student has graduated we still keep in touch. For example, in the fall following graduation we call the homes and see if the students are working or going to school. And if a prospective employer calls we will give them the student’s record.” “The counselors can get students into talent programs. We also have the job of making sure seniors are getting graduation requirements,” said Mr. Jack Chidsey, counselor. Sheldon Cain Jack Chidsey Elmer Molchan Mary Sewell Kathleen Shults James Taylor Arlene VonHorn ' Senior Jerome Anderson, talks with Mrs. Mary Sewell, counselor, about a schedule change. Mr. Elmer Molchan, counselor, talks to the junior class about the array of classes available for their senior year. 138-Guidance Library Alex Kristovski, freshman, works on library checkout records in its temporary room. VIEWPOINT How do you think the students are coping with the fact that we don’t have a library as such? iVyronn Newman, junior: “I think that students are aware that they can complete their work in other libraries and are waiting patiently until the library has been reconstructed.” Denise Maloney, sophomore: “I find it to be an inconvenience when I need a book I have to go to a public library.” Patricia Wallace, junior: “We are waiting for the library to open, and we are curious as to what it will contain.” ] ary Elizabeth Wilkerson, librarian: “Students are being very understanding. They use what we have and don’t complain.” Junior Angela Retie fills out her senior year program with the help of counselors in room A-215. Guidance Library-139 Keeping busy isn ' t hard for school treasurer Cordia Brown as she types checks requested hy organizations. The 1980-81 secretaries: Tula Sakes, Elsie Shelbourne, Eileen Vance, Lynn Kelly Gloria Sepulucca, Penny Erazier, Evelyn Burrow, Rosa Adams, Brenda Ford, Helen Brodar, and Cordia Brown. VI6WPOIHT How did the immunization program make your daily routine more complicated? Tula Sakes, secretary: “I do not feel there was a big change until the day when students were not allowed in school without their shots. Many students came into the office not knowing exactly what to do.” Helen Brodar, secretary: “There were many more admits to write out and it took much more time.” John McHenry, security: “More security around the nurses office was needed. Students that did not need to be out of class were hanging around the hall near the nurses office.” Lynn Kelly, secretary: “I am the switchboard op¬ erator in the office. Many more phone calls came in from both parents and students wanting to know the deadline for the shots.” Jackie Davis, nurses’ aid: “I feel that this project was a lot of work to be in a short period of time. I think it should have started with the incoming freshman, instead of the entire school.” 140-Staff LW staff tackles added responsibilities in daily routine “We are in charge of keeping order in the halls and making sure there are no students or outsiders loitering while classes are in session,” said Mrs. Char- main Mesich, hall guard. When students are caught in the halls during a sweep, many are sorry they’re not where they’re suppose to be. When they’ve been caught they are sent to Mrs. Sharon Duncan, who is in charge of de¬ tention. Mrs. Helen Brodar, secretary, said, “The office has cracked down on giving out waived admits. The only way to re¬ ceive one is to have a doctors excuse. NO waived admits are given out with just a note from the parents.” Our school nurse, Mrs. Margaret Swisher said, “Students do not rea- ize thay they do not have six days to miss just because they feel like it. Those days are to be used very selec¬ tively, for example, an illness not re¬ quiring a doctors care or a family emergency.” According to security guard John McHenry locking up is a must after school to prevent students from loitering. Collecting money was secretary Tula Sakes job as she checks off senior Donna Woodson’s name as paid. Staff-141 I- 1981 “Scholastically the stan¬ dards are the same for all four years. I just feel my sen¬ ior year is easier,” said Garry Cantrell. Seniors come together Attending dances, working on Homecoming floats, working at car washes, and cheering your heart out at pep rallies are just a few of the things that make each year an experience in itself. “The past three years I feel the senior class has suffi¬ ciently devoted it’s services to the class of 1981, but I think this year will be even greater in memories,” com¬ mented Derrick Adkins, class president. Students seem to divide and go their separate ways after graduation. However, they will always remember their experiences in high school. Jacklen Rodgers, treasur¬ er, said, “The class of 1981 is the best class that ever en¬ tered LW, and we will re¬ member each other as being special because we are the Golden Class.” The senior class, as upper¬ classmen, have the duty to lead with maturity. The sen¬ iors set examples by showing spirit and leadership quali¬ ties. Denise Fair, vice presi¬ dent, said, “The Golden Class of 1981 is superior. It possesses the intellectual leadership and social quali¬ ties that enable us to set a example for studnets of LW and other high schools. 144-Seniors Sharon Louise Abbeduto John Adamovich Darnisha Adams Debra Lynn Adank ► Dion Fitzgerold Agee Audrey Akins Lisa Terese Albrecht Michelle Delores Alexander Ellen Marie Anderson Frederick Anderson Irene Anderson Jerome Edward Anderson Zorica Andric Scott Michael Anton Joe Arciniega Angela Denise Ash Gina Marie Augustine Pamela PaTrice Barnes Reri Porsche Barrett Cari Lynn Beckham Seniors-145 Nocoel Denise Bellaphant Dale Kent Benton Lori Ann Bernat Pamela Michelle Berry Chirell Billingsley Kimberly Janel Blackman D’LaBrea Joinee Blakely Sandra Dee Blakely Patricia Ann Bowman Terri LaSchelle Bowsky Preena Dynice Boyd Dairyene Geneece Brannon Anthony C. Brown James Denver Brown Mary Denise Brown Willie Mae Brown Audrea Bryant Arcella Linette Butts Michael Caldwell Garry Ernest Cantrell 146-Seniors Jetonne Patrice Champion Laura Jo Chavez Earl Wayne Chester Caroline Denise Cole Douglas A. Cooley Manuel Franklin Cox Kimberly Ann Crafton Juanita May Cross 1981 Activities lost; spirit remains As graduation nears, the seniors reflect on their past four years at Wallace. While they have many pleas¬ ant memories of their high school years, there are also some aspects of the school which they would like to see changed. “As a whole, our school lacks school spirit. While we’re loud and supportive of our teams at the pep rallies, it’s a different story at the actual games. Very few people even come to the games, not to mention how few cheer. More students should come to the games and cheer,” said Patti Etherton, senior. Russell McDougall, Se¬ nior Honor Society presi¬ dent, said, “We ought to revive Spirit Week at Lew Wallace. During my freshman year, the seniors’ theme was ‘Western Days,’ and they all dressed up as figures out of the Old West. I’d like to see that kind of in¬ volvement in school activi¬ ties again.” Manuel Cox, senior, said, “I wish there was a more friendly atmosphere here. There should be more of a bond between the students instead of the stoicism and the cliques that exist.” “So many people see only the bad side of our students. We are classed as the worst school in this area. I really believe that if we senior, showed a little more respect for each other, we could have the best school in this area,” said Jackie Peterman, Seniors-147 Richard Dennis Crump Jr. Victor Lionel Cuza Philip John Davis Ralph Richard Davis Vicky Lynette Davis Nancy Lee DeLor Mirjana Djujich Ramona Alzora Donaldson Kassandra Denise Dowdell Ernset Dwayne Dugan Charles I. Echemuna Rachel Elizabeth Eddie Milton Mark Anthony Edwards Dorothy Veronica Embry Jacqlyn Robin Ervin Janet Ervin Eduardo Espinosa Enrique Joel Espinoza Patricia Renee Etherton Denise Rochelle Fair 148-Seniors Louis Joseph Fattore Charmaine E. Fields Rebecca Ann Fisher Jacqueline Yvonne Fox Jeffrey Harold Franz Renaye Lynette Frazier Charles Freeman Jennifer Linn Garver Norma Jean Gates Philetha Yolanda Gates Patricia L. Giden Angela Ruby Gilkey Leslie Lynn Gill Irlande Gilles Louis Gomez Luis Gomez Rogelio P. Gomez Michelle Monique Gonzales Richard Louis Gonzales Jr. Leticia Gonzalez Seniors 149 Double trouble: twins different in many ways “No, you’re not seeing double, or a reflection, and its not a mirror image, nor is it a clone, it’s just me and my identical twin sister, Veronica,” said sophomore Valencia Davidson. “Being an identical twin can be fun, but most people look at us as one, instead of two individual people,” stated Veronica Davidson, sophomore. Freshman year Valencia and Veronica played a little trick on their teachers. Valencia went to all of Veronica’s classes and Veronica went to all of Valencia’s classes. “It was fun but we were scared because the teachers could have found out,” said thetwins. “Even though we argue a lot, I can relate to my twin sister more than anybody else,” said Valencia. Veronica said, “I’m glad I’m a twin because I think it’s a gift to look alike, and it’s a comfort to know you always have a special friend.” Seniors Gina and Paul Podnar are also twins but in no way, shape, or form are they alike. Gina and Paul are fraternal twins, meaning they don’t look alike. Gina said, “Even though we are different sexes, I feel we are both equal.” “When I was younger I thought of being a twin as a fascination, but now it’s nothing different than having a regular sister,” said Paul. Paul said “When we were younger we were compared. I was neat and Gina was sloppy, I was helpful and Gina was crabby.” Paul also mentioned that they dressed alike. But on the other hand, Gina said they were never compared and they never dressed alike. Not only do they have their own individuality, they also have their own ideas of what it is like to be a twin. As Gina said, “Being a twin is just an oddity.” Jack and John Adamovich seniors, are also fraternal twins. Both Jack and John enjoy sports, but that’s as far as they go as being a carbon Orlando C. Gonzalez Bruce Allen Goodman Patricia T. Goodwin Diane Lynette Gourlay Joseph P. Greco Carla Alesia Grigsby Carol Ann Grimes Antonio Guzman Carmen Guzman Donald Hairlson Shanta Marie Hamer Anitra Marie Harris 150-Seniors f r copy of each other. They are no way alike. Jack is tall and dark haired, and John is shorter and has light brown hair. John states, “Jack is just like another brother to me. If Jack ever needed help or anything I’d be there to help him out, but other than that he’s just like another brother.’ Jack and John both mentioned that they never dressed alike and were never compared as younger children. “It doesn’t bother me being a twin. I feel in all respects John and I are equal,’’ commented Jack. Identical twins Veronica and Valencia Davidson, sophomores, take a break between classes. Arguing is a favorite pastime for fraternal twins Paul and Gina Podnar, seniors. i Lisa Jane Hartfield Kelvin Maurice Harts Yvette Harts Thomas Christopher Harvey Alfred LaMonte Henry Elias M. Heredia Rogina Herron Shonda Denise Hightower Russell Alan Hildebrandt Diane Marie Howorth Judy Arlene Hughes Donald J. Jackson Seniors-161 Alan Leslie Jamerson Dave Jamka David A. Jaskulski Kenneth Jensen Esther Jimenez LaTisha T. Johnson Roy Joseph Johnson Dennis James Joiner 1981 Ghosts, goblins appear at ball “Since no one else was stupid enough to dress up like a woman, I succeeded. The hardest part of the night was deciding which rest room to use,” said Tony Osika, senior, who won the $15 prize for the best costume at the Senior Halloween Ball. The seniors held a Halloween Ball on October 28, in the surge to raise money for the Junior Senior Prom. The DJ was Slick Vic and Tony the Tige r. With the help of 124 students the Seniors raised $196. “The Senior class was looking for an activity to have, so we decided to have a Halloween Masquerade Ball. We thought it would be a lot of fun,” said Monique Watson, senior class secretary. “The Halloween Party wasn’t as big of a success as I had hoped it would be. Nevertheless, I think that we had a pretty nice turn out and I was happy that everyone dressed in costume,” said Denise Fair, senior class vice president. “I wish there would have been a bigger turn out. I was surprised that so many people dressed in costumes. Everybody seemed to have had a good time. I know I certainly did,” said senior Reri Barrett. Senior Sue Venegoni before and after the Halloween Ball. 152-Seniors Wendell Damon Jones Debby Lit-Tawn Jordan Robert Douglas Kaufman Mark Anderson Killion III Brenda Jean Kimp Kenneth Lester Kinsey Brenda Shemain Kirk Michael Edward Kirkwood William G. Komanecki Cynthia Konikowski Lawrence J. Krantz Peter Krstanovski Charles Wayne Lankford Alfredo Lopez Jr. Javier Lopez Daniel Luna Minnie Lyles Bonnie Crystal Mabius Terry Gino Macchia Anna Macyszak Seniors-153 David Maksimovich William Michael Manley Larry Darnell Mann Thomas B. Manoski Rodney Manuel Kim Pytrice Marshall David Martinez Geneva Mask Russell Kevin McDougall Patrick Bouvier McKee Terry Laurene McKinney Sheila Lorraine Merriweather Susanne Marie Methot James Lee Mitchell Jeffrey E. Mokol Jacqueline Marie Moore Clifford Moss Randy Lee Myers Gail Nahod Catheryn Deishun Nash 154-Seniors Lunchtime menu includes soaps What will happen to Luke and Laura? Will Erica and Tom divorce? Will Bo Buchanan find out Asa is not his real father? Lew Wallace students keep up with soap operas on their lunch hours or reading the Post Tribune’s Soap Opera in Review. Jill Caylor, sophomore, said she watches soap operas because they maker her problems seem so little. Soap operas are becoming so popular that they’re pop¬ ing up on prime time television such as “Dallas” and “Soap”. Senior Bill Wyant commented, “I watch soap operas because they’re interesting.” Soap opera stars have been branching out their professional careers. Some wish to attain musical professions, while others would like to go into movies. What makes soap operas draw people’s attention? Miss Carol Puchowski said, “They take me away from problems of today. There’s no reason in the world why intelligent people should listen to soaps, but you’d be surprised how many people do.” 1981 Felicia Montess Newell Diane Nicholson Elbert Darnell Nicholson Oscar Olivarez Walter James Oliver II Suzane Marie Opalko Nelson Otano James Robert Page Michael Joseph Pauk Jerome Jay Pempleton Vertina Sharon Perry Aquilla Persley Seniore-155 Jacquelyn Denise Peterman Benita A. Pettigrew Evie Latrice Pinckney Charles Joseph Pipkins Jr. 1981 Wallace celebrates 50 th Since 50 classes have walked the halls and graduated from Lew Wallace, many wonder about the history of our school and it’s name. Lew Wallace was born on April 10, 1827 and died in February, 1905 at age 78. He achieved many accomplishments in his life including writing the novel Ben Hur, being governor of New Mexico, and the appointment by President Garfield to be his minister to Turkey in 1881. He also studied law in Indiana and was elected to the Indiana State Senate. The school crest which adorns our class rings and other notable objects in our school is the Wallace family crest. The crest was given to the Wallace family by Robert Bruce, who was once King of Scotland. We rent the crest from the Wallace family at the rate of one dollar every 100 years, and we are the only high school in the United States who has the right to use the crest. Juliane Podgorski Gina Maria Podnar Paul Podnar Andrea Pryor Jeffrey W. Randle Carol Ann Ranilovich Yvette Twana Rayford Sondra Alicia Rhymes 156-Seniors Maria Luisa Rivera Lisa Roberts Karyn Denise Robinson Vurtis Robinson Jacklon Marie Rodgers Maria C. Rodriguez Jaime Rosario Valerie Renee Ross r r Debra Ann Ruzbasan Marvlynn Sain Mary Elizabeth Sanchez Diana Louise Sawa James Albert Schafer Robert S. Schuster Benjamin Serrano Tamara Jo Severs Latrice L. Shannon Dion J. Smith Gail Lynn Smith Jay Robert Smith Seniors-157 Latoya Jean Smith Pamela Bouvier Smith Patricia Renaye Smith Revaldo Ray Smith III Valinda Renee Smith Matthew David Sosh Kimberly Joyce Spiller Ida Jean Stewart r 4 Walter Kevin Stewart Willie Earl Stewart Hazell Stiff Richard J. Stupar Melvin Eugene Tate Andrell Thomas Terrie Marshell Thomas Debora Ann Tinner Maria Concepcion Tinoco Denise Toro LaTanza Traywick Turea Darnyelle Truttling 158-Seniors Charles E. Luck January 20, 1963-June 14, 1980 Good thoughts and memories of Chuck shall linger on forever for he touched the lives of many. 1981 = Lisa D. Turner Tangie Yvette Turner Ricardo Vargas Susan Jane Venegoni Mark John Villeneuve Lori Lynne Vinson Thomas Huu Waddell Linda Ann Wade Tommy Lewis Walker Jr. Edward James Walsh Robin Lori Warren Steven Jerome Warren Seniors-159 Katharine Lavinia Washington Monique Rene Watson Gwendolyn L. Weathersby LaTanya Renee Wesson Carolyn Denise Wilderness Curtis Lionel Williams Joy Lynn Williams Marlene Williams Naomi Williams Daniel Harris Wilson Kristina Lee Winchester Sandra Lynette Winfrey Janiece Kay Wingard Bettina Latrice Winters Charlie Mae Wise Michael Alan Wisneski Michael Derrick Woods Donna Ruth Woodson William B. Wyant Michael Young 160-Seniors “Try and expand interests in school, and take the courses you’ll need for the future. Don’t just take classes that are so easy in order to just get a credit,” said Maria Tinoco. “I feel that I have reached a new goal and that with my diploma I’m able to advance to better opportunities in the future,” said Valinda Smith. “My plans are to attend Indiana Vocational College three years to improve my welding, so I can go on into the world of industry as a well ranked worker,” said Robert McClendon. 1981 CAMERA SHY SENIORS Jack Adamovich Derrick Jerome Adkins Michelle Dorothy Allen Maurice Amey Brian Anderson Kiki Andreou Linda Carol Baker Karry L. Beverly Robert Anthony Blackwell Carla Elizabeth Bonaby Karen Lynn Boone Edwardo Borrero Debra Lynn Branham David L. Brooks Bruce E. Brown Janthea Annette Brown John W. Brown William B. Brown Arcella Linette Butts Kathleen Caldwell Antonio X. Carey Derrick Casson Patricia Castro Kevin T. Caylor Patricia Chavez Michelle Clark Scott Steven Corle Doris Ivette Cornier Gerald L. Cotton Michael LaMarr Cummings Gregory Darnell Davis Lonniel Davis Noel DelValle Victor U. Earl Steve Ehrhart Robert A. Ellis Louise Erving Hector Amelio Fernandez Sam Fernando 111 Wayne Arnold Fields Vanessa Renee Fluker Terry Keith Foster Reginald Frank Martha Lou Gibson Sheldon Gibson Tyrone Cagney Iverson Denise Jelks Nathaniel Jelks Belinda Faye Johnson Raymond Johnson Jr. Brian Jones Byron Dennis Jones Jr. Rhonda Jones Clarence Lee Joyce Jr. Deloris Denise Judd Warren Darryl Kendrick Jeannie Kiklewski Joyce M. Kowalewski John Kouknas Jaqueline Denise Lampkin Eddie Antonio Glover Jr. Eula Mae Golden James D. Gordon John H. Graham James T. Grear Maria R. Guerrero Scot Guttierrez Keith Hac Dwight Anthony Harden Deborah Hardy Brian Elroy Hearne Lonnie Darton Hollins Gilbert M. Hopkins Jr. Debra Ann Howorth Adriene M. Hughes Roger Leach Gregory Trent Light Leslie Lloyd Homer Longoria Byron Keith Looney Mary Lopez Linda Luna Jeffery G. Madison Denise Yvette Madyun Bertha Magana Margaret Ann Maloney Hugo Antonio Marquez Robert B. McClendon Tammy Patricia McClendon Linda D. McIntosh Daniel Joseph McKissack Wendy Runae McNair Eric Mills Randy D. Mitchell Kathy Lynn Molloy Jacqueline Marie Moore Jeanene Elizabeth Moore Jeanette Mosley David Munchenburg Donald Ray Nance Edward L. Nunn Anthony Charles Osika Colleen Benita Palmer Wardell Q. Paul Sakellarios E. Pilatos LaSonya Pompy Dana Anthony Powell Kevin Powell Terry Quick Tonya Elaine Reid Melton Eugene Roach Alan Keith Robinson Jonathan Irvin Robinson Kimberly Louise Roby Anthony Rowell Michael Sanchez Demetra C. Sangster Donald Eugene Sawa Gerald Darnell Sease Johnny Shearry Cassandra Sheperd Deneice Renee Smith Wanner J. Smith Elsa Maria Solis Akraphat Sriple Alisa Taylor Cosby Taylor Jr. Tanya Dee Taylor Deronda Denise Terrell LuTonn Thompson Robert Glenn Thompson Norma Leticia Tinoco Kathleen Vargas Jerome Vasile Ismael Vazquez Valerie Washington Carolyn Denise Williams Bruce K. Wilson Verna Renee Wilson Bonnie Lytrice Winborn Scott James Wirick Elizabeth Ann Wymer Carl Young Seniors-161 1982 i riass “I know I’m going forward not of backwards. It feels al¬ right to be a junior, we’ve got class,” said Elias Mendez. A ' A J h Juniors excell with only 1 year to go Class of 82, three years down, one to go. Three years academics, and PSAT’S; now almost gone. The junior class has had a very productive year. Some of the objectives accom¬ plished by the juniors were selling T-shirts, buttons, pa¬ per drives and other various class and money raising ac¬ tivities. The juniors are very proud of their accomplish¬ ment of a victorious battle of the spirit stick. The junior class was lead by Michael Kirkland, presi¬ dent, Phyllis DeArmon, vice, Marion Rodger, secretary, and Celestine Mitchell, trea¬ surer. “The class of 82 is looking forward to the diligent tasks of being seniors and also learning the many joys and sorrows which we will soon experience as seniors”, said Phyllis, vice president. 162-Juniors Aveline Abel Wanda Adams Tracy Adkins Lamorn Allen Laura Altieri Ifrael Alvarez Laura Alvarez Timothy Arends Diane Arness Jesus Arroyo Tammy Arwood Jeff Austin Larry Baimakovich Terry Baker Illaina Barnett Courtney Bass Christine Belinsky Sharon Benedict Mark Bennet Darren Blakely Lacil Bledsoe Darlene Bonner Judy Bono Gregory Bolden Edwin Borrero Yolanda Borrero David Bowen Regina Britt Latonya Brooks Willette Brooks Darrin Brown Michael Brown Terrell Brown Dean Brummet Doug Brummet Bernard Bufford Tony Call Fulton Campbell Pearlean Campbell Sara Cardona Christopher Cargill A1 Carrales Dorothy Carter Orlando Casiano Carla Cast Marwin Castro Ruth Colon Melody Comer Tempie Cowger Marcella Crittendon Maria Cruz Gregory Curtis Jacqueline Daniel Miriam Danko Gary Davis Jean Davis Juniors-163 Linda Davis Robert Davis Teresa Davis Rochelle Dawson Phyllis DeArmon LaVette Dennard Tyoh Dillon Rosalba Dominquez Alice Donaldson Diane Dowdy Kordel Drake Joe Dravet John Dudley Michael Dugan Ltanya Durden Terry Durham Emilia Echeumuna Cederia Eddie Shirl Edmond Ursula Eggerson Mary Emery Lilia Espinosa Charla Estes David Ethridge Steven Evanoff Larry Evans Verdell Ferguson Annette Fernandez Archie Fields Vicky Fisher Richard Fowler Aida France Darryl Fraylon Cathy Gabriel Evetta Gardner Jack Gee Claudia German Martha Gibson Willie Gilder Goedice Gillespie Janice Gipson Gloria Gonzalez Lynda Gourlay Nina Graham Angela Green Soloman Green Christal Griffin Teresa Griffin Maria Guardiola Sharon Gurniewicz Joseph Hamlett Iris Harbin Errie Harden Willie Hardin Cynthia Hargro Carla Harris 164-Juniors Nelson Rodriguez improves artistic ability Hobbies are a part of life for many people, especially Nelson Rodriguez. Not only is he involved in clubs and other activities, but he has also been interested in art for the past four years. “I just liked to draw, so, I’d buy books and copy from them. You could say I started my own idiom,” “I haven’t furthered my skill as I should. I know that I have a talent, but, it’s raw, and I still haven’t learned to per¬ fect it, although I would like to.” This year, Nelson was ac¬ cepted to the Indiana Uni¬ versity Northwest workshop for the talented in the liberal arts division. “There is a professor there who is working with these students who are learning to develop a talent which they already have,” said Mrs. Sarah Boyajian, Class spon¬ sor, “In order to be accepted, he had to display three ex¬ amples of his work, then draw what the interviewer decided. He had to be cho¬ sen, not just taken by appli¬ cation.” According to Nelson, art is not only an enjoyable and re¬ laxing hobby, but it also helps you in other ways. “No matter what kind of art you’re into, it helps you not only in other areas of art, but also in other subjects,” said Nelson, “It’s like the sci¬ ences. No matter what you do, they help you.” This year, Nelson was ac¬ cepted into the Class pro¬ gram as a result of his talent. Mrs. Boyajian said, “I liked some of the characters he drew on his test papers. That’s how I decided to get him into this program. I thought they were good.” In addition to being active in a club out of school, the Explorers, a coed group of high school students who serve the community, Nelson also helped decorate a car for the homecoming parade. “Nelson really made a dif¬ ference when decorating the car,” said Sara Fogle, sopho¬ more. Carmello Harris Ostella Harris Frances Hatch Matthew Hatcher Tracy Hemphill Shari Henderson Samuel Heredia Rosalia Hernandez Theresa Hill Sharon Hojnacki Rochae Holly Garrick Hoskins Richard Howard Robin Holman Juniors-165 Dawn Hrnjak Marcelano Hunter Vernolia Hunter Valerie Hutton Angela Hymes Trajan llievski Aundre Jackson Martha Jadrnak Kenneth Jamison Kevin James Cyndi Jasch Tonda Jernigan Joyce Johnican Brenda Johnson Carol Johnson Celese Johnson Isaac Johnson Angela Jones Deirdre Jones Matilda Jones Hazel Jordon 1982 Sylvia Oliver distributes medicine to animals “I like working with and helping animals,” said junior Sylvia Oliver. “There are alot of sick animals around the city unattended and they need medical care. In order to help them, I want to be a vet¬ erinarian,” said Sylvia. Sylvia was placed at the Dunes Animal Hospital in Class. She doesn’t get paid, she’s mainly there to observe. “I help mix the shots and administer the medicine. I groom the animals and clean out the cages. I also prepare and give x-rays.” “I’d like to help the doctor and touch the animals, I just don’t want to stand back and watch. I want to get more involved,” said Sylvia. 166-Juniors Despina Karamani John Katie Robert Kellum Karen Kemper Michael Kerstanoff Larry Kimp Hector King Theresa King Michael Krantz Jeff Kypranou Cheryl Law Eric Lee Kathleen Lenzo Denise Levy Dawn Looney Ronald Love Susan Lozanovski Melecia Luck Oliver Luellen Greg Macyszak John Maj Annette Maldonado Bernard Magnum Laura Manley Michael Mannino Deborah Marks Steve Martin Eric Matan Reanell Mateen Paula Mathis Jacqueline McDaniel Kathy McDougall Elias Mendez Ester Mendez Gerado Mendez Daniel Mihal Celestine Mitchell Monica Mitchell Angela Mohn Henry Moore Irvin Moore Darrick Morgan Conroll Morris Patricia Morris Gina Moss Kenneth Mott James Murray Edward Muzyczka Aryonn Newman Sylvia Oliver Nikola Opacic Jeff Oresik Bryan Ottman Peggy Paligraf Rosalyn Peeler Alice Perdue Juniors-167 Roger Perez Donyel Perry Tanya Pipkins Randall Polovitch David Porch Dawn Powell Stephen Praschak Pete Prokopi Christina Ramos Felicita Ricard Angela Retie Martha Rios Wilfredo Rivera Janet Roberson Letha Robinson Gilbert Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez Nelson Rodriguez Norma Rodiguez Marion Rodgers Eddie Ruesch Robert Ruvalcaba Diane Ruzbasan Dianne Sanchez Elena Sanchez Lisette Sanchez Maria Sanchez Scot Sawa Rebecca Schuler Sharon Schutz Latreva Scott Mark Segrest Mark Settle Mark Sevier Latonia Shields Darlene Shipman Deneice Smith Kevin Smith Rondi Solivais LaVetta Sparks Frances Sprouse Frances Stefanelli Jill Stafford Darren Starling Larryett Suggs Tim Sullivan Ricky Surman Dwane Surney Dwight Surney Shantee Taylor Mark Terry Darryl Thomas Acquanetta Tindall Patricia Tinner Kevin Tinsley John Tomaszewski 168-Juniors Carla Toney Latanza Toomer Susan Tsaprikos Jim Tucker Arlene Vega Charles Villarruel Patricia Wallace “If there was one thing I could change at Lew Wallace it would be the six day rule. I think the rule is too strict,” said Gene Leto. “I would change the six day rule changed to only two days. That will make stu¬ dents come more often,” said Barbara Davison. “It feels terrific to be a ju¬ nior. I’m going to get out in the world and show them how it is,” said Robert Walk¬ er. Debra Wiggins Deborah Williams Sharon Wilmington Barrett Woodall Joe Zambrana Amporo Zamora Toshemia Zanders Juniors-169 1983 Sophomores sell spirit “I feel there isn’t much class spirit and many sopho¬ mores do not cooperate with their officers. Sophomores that come to the meetings will have a lot of fun espe¬ cially with the activities we have planned,” said Joan De- Armon, sophomore class Presi¬ dent. Although the year started off rocky the sophomore class pulled itself through. The sophomores sponsored the win¬ ter fantasy dance and they also sold t-shirts, class buttons, and megaphones. Saundra Wells, sophomore class treasurer, said, “It’s okay being class treasurer but it’s no fun anymore because the class doesn’t want to cooperate, otherwise it’s alright.” “I feel that the class isn’t what I expected it to be. Many of the stu¬ dents within the class are not supportive of their class. If we had more behind us we would be a lot better. But as for now we are doing just fine. We will make it,” replied Dedra McKinney, sophomore class secretary. “I think that the policy that prohibits students to enter the building at 8:15 is best for the school, as long as it isn’t too extreme,” said Denise Maloney. 170-Sophomores Arthur Abbeduto Latanza Allen Norma Alvarez Anthony Anderson Richard Arceiniega Bryan Asberry Rosiland Ash Michael Austin Bernadette Banks Dawn Banzen Georgia Barnett Felix Barrera Jose Barrera Veronica Bates Eurlee Blue Carla Boatner Melvin Bodley Yvonne Boldin Paul Bonilla Kimberly Bradford Louis Bradley Yolanda Brannon Christopher Brown Karen Brown Kim Brown Leon Brown Michael Brown Thomas Browne Maria Budzakoski Jonquil Burnside Shelia Cannon Veronica Cantu Christopher Carey Jerome Carey Elizabeth Carlesle Leslie Carpenter Michelle Carpenter Darren Carson Keith Carter Dexter Casson Jill Caylor Kevin Clark Karen Charles Kimberly Cole Shaun Cole Deborah Coleman John Collier Anthony Cooper David Cruz Rolando Cuba Teresa Cuza Zacharias Dalis Rita Daniels Matthew Danko Debbie Davenport Valencia Davidson Sophomores-171 Thaddeus Davis Tracey Davis Joan Dearmon Beatrice Dennie Joyce DiFatta Rosario Dominquez Norma Donald Linda Dudzinski Kieth Duncan Tom Dunkin Myrtle Elliott Rodney Ellis Tunya Fairow Steve Feliciano Bridget Ferguson Deborah Fernando Rebecca Fields Ronald Finney Sara Fogle John Franczak Lisa Franklin Regina Galtney Jacqueline Gates Ernest Gill Maurice Gillespie Valerie Gilkey Jose Gomez Miguel Gomez Frank Gonzales Toni Gonzales Donald Goodwin Renee Gray Gwen Greenwell Toni Griffin Karen Griggs Jerome Grochowski Byron Gray Bias Guzman Twyla Hamlin Brian Hargrove Debra Harrington Chris Hartfield Robin Haywood Lesa Hemphill Lome Henderson Domingo Hernandez Tammy Hernandez Kevin Hines Vernita Hogan Elie Holloway Karen Hopkins Carolyn Hoppes Milina Ilic Marlon Ingram Karon Irby Anthony Jack 172-Sophomores Ferguson maintains grades, activities Mary Jackson Timothy Jackson Kevin James Holli Jaskulski Dwight Jelks Darlene Johnican Johnny Johnson Loren Johnson Raymond Johnson Emma Jones Eric Jordan Parnell Jordan Mary Juarez Nancy Kemper 1984 “No matter what sex or color you are, if you have enough self-confidence, you will certainly succeed,” said Bridget Ferguson, sopho¬ more. Bridget Ferguson, a mem¬ ber of the Class Program, has been able to maintain a very high grade point average. “I was recommended by teach¬ ers in my year. I really en¬ joyed it,” said Bridget. “There’s alot of opportuni¬ ties in the program. We vis¬ ited different colleges so we can narrow down what we want to do or where we want to go,” explained Bridget. When she is not concen¬ trating on school work, she reads fiction thrillers. She really enjoys dancing. In fact, Bridget is president of Omni. “I find being president of the troupe most challenging. I have to hold the group to¬ gether which is very hard, because, there are so many different attitudes which I have to deal with,” said Bridget. According to Bridget, she enjoys LW. She likes how the teachers instruct, and she likes extra activities. Bridget said, “I feel some of the older students should be a better example toward the younger students; thats important.” “I have really enjoyed my contacts with Bridget, and I hope she continues,” said Mrs. Sarah Boyajian, class sponsor. Willie Kimble Carol King Senora King Clareatha Kirkland Nancy Kolbus Richard Kowal Marsha Kouknas Sophomores-173 Robert Leach Brigitte Lee Monica Leggitt Levieta Lewis Michael Light Sancheon Lindsey Anna Lipscomb Marie Lira Veronica Longoria Lester Lowe Jenny Lopez George Lozanovski John Lucas Zenaida Lucas ■ 1983 — Duncan ’good Too many times we hear about crimes and students who committed them and never about something good done by a student. Keith Duncan, sophomore is an exception. His good deed made the Post Tribune as being a good neighbor. “I was sitting in the living room and I looked out and saw a mattress and the surroundings near it on fire. It was going toward the house. I went over to the house neighbor ’ to see if anyone needed help. I saw a man who could not see well having trouble so I took the hose and spray¬ ed the fire until it went out,” Keith said. Not only is Keith a good neighbor but a good sport. “He puts alot of effort in everything he does,” said Jeff Austin, a wrestling companion. Keith also enjoys baseball and becoming a professional baseball player. Kenneth Luckey Reginald Luellen Carlos Luna Lawrence Macline Virginia Madrinan June Makis Denise Maloney Robert Mann Rebecca Marek Roberta Marek Vivian Marshall Tichina Martin Stayce Mask Roosevelt Mays 174-Sophomores Todd McCain Carmen McCants Lavenita McClendon Tanya McDonald Debra McCoy Craighton McFarlene Dedra McKinney Doris Medina Erasmo Medina George Membres Glenda Metcalf Annette Methot Kelvin Miliner Eunice Miller Linda Miller Raymond Miller Lance Mitchell Melvin Mitchell Robert Mitchell Joseph Mokol Donna Montez Djamila Moore LaTonya Moore Satara Moore Betty Morales Darren Mosley Regina Murphy Valentina Neskoska Jenny Nobles Joann Nobles Ester Ojeda Ovelia Olivarez Bob Osterman Mary Paligraf Darnella Passmore Linda Patton Donna Perkins Eugene Peters LaTanga Peterson Brian Pettigrew Tracy Phillips Ronald Pipkins Cauteliure Portis Helen Powell Michelle Ramos Ivette Ricard Francette Richmond Darrin Ricketts Beatrice Robinson Randall Robinson Troy Robinson Weis Robinson Eric Rodriquez Lois Rogers Fayetta Rondo Melissa Rukavina Sophomores-175 Baratone brings joy to Brian Hargrove Brian Hargrove is one of many sophomores which perf¬ orm in the LW Concert Band at various activities. Junior Willie Rodriquez said, “Brian takes the second position in the concert band, for baratones. He is extrem- ly shy but whilehe is playing nothing seems to bother him.” Brian feels that his music and playing interest are a big part in life, but he is also very interested in attending college and expanding his aca¬ demic field as well as music. “I’ve been playing the baratone for five years and I really enjoy it. I practice everyday, because I feel that it is an escape from everyday hastles,” said Br ian Rodriquez also said, “Brian can play a touch of slide trombone, and saxaphone, bt his best eff¬ orts go to the playing of the baratone.’’ 1983 Dawn Ruzbasan Ramon Saldana Adam Sanchez Enrique Sanchez Fany Sanchez Kenneth Schneider Cassandra Scott Crystal Scott Michael Selio Ricky Serrano Arist Sgouroudis Anthony Skyllas Thomas Silver Gerald Simmons Mariella Simmons Arlanda Sistrunk Deanna Slaughter Jennifer Smith Kena Smith LaDonna Smith Damita Stiff 176-Sophomores Rebecca Smith Laura Sowards Jack Spencer Mike Springfield Vanessa Starks Sonya Steeples George Stevens Damita Stiff Connie Sweeney Felicia Tate Flemiko Tate Bernard Taylor Carol Taylor Christopher Taylor Lori Taylor Robert Taylor Deneen Thaxton Kenneth Thompson Novella Tindall Kathy Tirikos James Tomaszewski Charise Trotter Argie Tsampis Anthony Turner Brian Turner Irma Velez Maria Velez Mark Wadley Garry Ward Rickey Ward Janet Warren Greylen Washington Monetta Watson Chaunda White Roslyn W ; hite Marlene Wiggins Heidi Wilczewski Edward Wilkerson Roderick Willett Artease Williams JoAnne Williams Lajeune Williams Marcina Williams Tanya Williams Tim Williams Tracy Williams Dawn Wilson Treg Wilson Diane Winborn Anthony Woods Mona Wooley Rhoda Wooley Vincent Wren Thomas York John Zarik Jeffery Zezule Sophomores-177 - 1984 “I think that a psychiatry class should be added to our curriculum because it could help us learn about peoples problems, ” said Ana Gomez. Freshmen gain attention “We are very proud to be a part of Lew Wallace,” said Selena Waldon, freshmen class president. The freshmen are not only proud, according to Selena Waldon, “We are bound to be the best freshman class that Lew Wallace has ever had.” Mrs. Clara Williams, Student Council sponsor said, “Though they are a young class, they are a very spirited class.” While the freshmen class was getting acquainted with their new school and new classmates, Carla Shepherd, - freshmen class vice president, said, “We are going to try and prove that we are a part of Lew Wallace and not just a decoration.” 178-Freshman Michael Abad Debbie Abrams Stacy Adams Judith Adank Patrick Adank Alice Alford Frank Anderson John Anderson Rhonda Anderson Pete Andreou Dionne Anthony Valentin Arevalo Marie Arnold Freddie Atkins Angela Auguano David Austin Lorene Ayala Brenda Ayers Rosa Barajas Deanna Barnes Steve Barraza Kimberly Belinsky Felton Belser Darlene Benefield Georgia Benion Christopher Beric Rodney Berry Sandra Berry Timmie Beverly Tracy Blackburn Latonya Blair Evette Blake Ernest Bolden John Bono Denise Borjan Orlando Borrero James Bottos Linda Bowen Regina Bradley Marie Brakely Stasha Brewer Derrick Brooks Dwayne Brooks Anthony Brown Edward Brown Harold Brown Phyllis Brown Rhonda Brown Rodney Brown Sharron Brown Tracy Brown Veronica Broyles Tony Bryan Christine Bryant Tamera Buggs Bryan Bullock Freshmen-179 Bonita Burrows Delores Butler Adrian Byrd Barbara Cannon Wendell Carey Debra Carlisle Nathaniel Carlisle Lionel Carter Wendell Carter Jeneice Casson Emiree Castillo Shirelle Chew Francine Childress Wesley ( ' lark Rita Coates Parrish Cole Ronald Cole Gerson Collazo Mary Collazo Ken Collins William Collins Alicia Comsa Calvin Conley Cheryl Coops Dwayne Coops Rebecca Cougias Yvonne Cousin Malanie Cowger Gregory Crable Michael Crawford Myra Crawford Albert Crews Angela Crook Lee Crump Eddie Cruz Samuel Cruz Patrick Currie Carla Daniels Keisha Daniels Kieran Daniels Angenette Darden Barbara Davis Henry Davis Sandra Davis Timothy Davis Willie Dear Rosa DeJesus Samantha Deloney Marchell DeNeal Larry Dennis Rosie Dennis Richard Diamond Gregory Diggs Tenita Dillon Andrea Dix 180-Freshmen Kimberly Donald Larnisha Dortch Troy Douglas Cherise Drake Rosalyn Dubose Pamela Duckworth Tina Dumigan Kevin Dunaway Edward Dusard Lorenzo Eggerson Charles Estes Caronda Evans Kendall Evans Cindy Ezell Cynthia Ezell Wanda Fairow Eddie Fernando Chauncey Fields Patricia Fisher Anne Flores Quintin Flowers Samuel Fontanez Sheila Ford Tange Foster Regina Gallegos Angela Gallion Bridgett Galtney Tina Gamble Moore, Palm anticipate music careers “Music gives you a feeling of great accomplishment,” commented Larry Moore, freshman. Larry and freshman Anthony Palm, are in inter¬ mediate band. Mr. Buggs said, “Larry and Tony are very good players and could possible make a career of music.” Larry and Anthony have played together in a group called Commanders. The group has been together for about a year and a half. The Commanders have participated in several talent shows, winning trophies in each. “Music is a way of showing emotions and also perfecting coordination,” 1984 said Tony. Larry and Anthony have sung in “Guys and Dolls”, “South Pacific,” and “The Wiz,” which were productions of Indiana University Northwest. Freshmen-181 Aurelio Garcia John Garcia Michael Garcia Samuel Garcia Bryon Garner Bridget Gaston Monica Gault Harold Gearid Gordon Gibson Arlettam Gibson Carolyn Giema Shawana Gill Reginald Gillis Aixa Giraud Monica Glover Rene Glover Idukina Godines Ana Gomez David Gomez Thomas Gonzales Judy Gonzalez - 1984 - New guidance assistant enjoys helping others “I was pretty nervous about LW, but now I’m use to it,” said Jeneice Casson, freshman. Jeneice is a guidance assistant. “I get to meet different people while I’m in there and I learn a lot from the counselors. I hope one day to be a guidance counselor because I like to help people,” said Jeneice. Jeneice plans to continue being a guidance assistant through her senior year. She is also planning to assist in the office next. “I like to work. I feel that if a person doesn’t have enough initiative to want to work, then they won’t succeed,” said Jeneice. Jeneice is also planning to work as an aid in a business office this summer. “I feel that this job will give me enough experience for a part time job during my senior year,” said Jeneice. During Jeneice’s three years at Bailly Jr. High, she received three awards for perfect attendance. “I feel that it is great honor because most people don’t have a mind to attend school regularly any more and thats certainly not good,” said Jeneice. Jeneice is a dependable, conscientious and a very reliable assistant in the guidance office,” commented Mrs. Evelyne Burrows, guidance secretary. 182-Freshmen Gerald Grady Yvette Graham Marvaletta Grays Torrance Green Irene Greenlaw Javier Guardiola Jacqueline Hac Diana Haire Jerome Haley Willie Hail Deborah Hardaway Bennie Hargro Michelle Harper Evyonne Harrington Dawn Harris Rodney Harris Wanda Hatchett Theodora Hawkins Grady Haymon Carla Hemphill Edward Henry Carmen Hernandez Olivia Hernandez David Herrera Michael Higgins Robert Hill Alpha Holder Katrina Holloway Lovetta Holloway Chandra Holly j Neysa Holman Sandra Hooks David Hopkins Sheila Horton Alex Hristovski David Hubbard Elbert Hurd Terrence Ireland Preston Isaac Phillip Iverson Angela Jackson Derek Jackson Jeffrey Jackson Kimherly Jackson Latonya Ja son Lionel Jack Trent Jackson Walter Jackson Nina James Edward Jarrett Darian Jenkins Tracey Jenkins Edward Jimenez Darrell Johnson Michael Johnson Reginald Johnson Freshmen-183 Tammy Johnson Twylia Jones Connie Jordan Rhonda Jordan Sam Kaiser Ilija Kajmakoski John Karvunis Gardina Kelley Sonya Kierstead Bonita Kimp Donya King James King Keith King Patricia King Raymond King Rebecca King Alonzo Kirk James Kirk Terri Kirkland Tina Klebofski Lisa Knight Michael Kotlowski Anna Kouskousakis Richard Kowalsky Kevin Lampkin Jeffery Laughlin Joseph Lazorik Patsy Lebron Juanita Lee Houston Leek Patricia Lesure Darryl Lipscomb Newton Long Debra Lopez Yvonne Lopez Stacy Love Derwin Lowe LaShawn Lowe Darryl Lyons Yolanda Macyszak Angelica Magana Sergio Magana Michelle Maldonado Robert Mangual Selitha Manson Lisa Manuel Rena Martin Alfonso Martinez Rebecca Matan Robin Maxwell Allison Mayes David Mayfield Johnita McBride Deborah McClain Sharon McCollum Charlotte McCullum 184-Freshmen Charles McKinney Sherri McMurtrey Michael McNair Jesus MeJia Kennie Melton Tonnette Melton Manuel Mendoza Cleophas Meredith Ingrid Merriweather Marko Milic Cedric Miller Fred Miller Jack Milligan Kathi Mills Geraldo Miranda Diane Mitchell Stanley Mohn Larry Momon Rhonda Momon Dionne Moore Larry Moore Caroline Morales George Moreno Dawn Morningstar Robert Morris Michael Mosley Devin Moton Eva Muniz 1984 Evans helps others dance One of the more popular dance songs of Les Petite Danceurs, a mod¬ ern dance group in Gary, is “More Bounce To the Ounce”. Freshman Tre- cey Evans has been a member of the Les Petite Danceurs for the last three years. “The group has taught me a lot not only dancing and sign language, but it has also taught me about people and friendship,” said Trecey. Instructor Katrina Hatley, said, “Trecey is a fun person, but when there’s a routine to learn she learns it and then helps others. She’s also very helpful with the smaller children”. One of the younger members Cathy Porch, said, “She helped me with the a lot of things if I couldn’t do a step she would take the time to help me until I caught on”. Trecey’s future dreams at the moment do not include dancing. For now she’s satisfied in perfecting her school work and helping others in the dance group. Freshmen-185 Hilly Nance Shetu Nandy Natalie Nash Gregory Navarro Raymond Nester Kric Newman Zenia Nichols Angela Nunn Anthony Odell Tammy Oquinn Ernesto Ornelas Laura Osika Johnita Owens Anthony Palm 1984 “Painting is a way of expres¬ sing your own ideas and is enjoyment when you have noth¬ ing else to do,” said Unme Thompson, freshman. Unme started taking painting classes at Indiana University Northwest’s Summer Workshop and has been taking lessons ever since. Unme said, “Painting is a new experience, because all I usually do is just draw or color.” Even though Unme is origi¬ nally from the Philippines, her World Civilization teacher, Miss Dorothy Kouvelas said, “Unme has adapted well in our country and it is nice to see someone come into our country and take advantage of what this country has to offer and in turn offer their crea¬ tivity for us to enjoy.” Miss Joann Hill. Unme’s math teacher said, “She is a very creative person and I think she would do well in the field of art.” Even though Unme’s parents and teachers push her to make painting her career, she said, “Painting will be just a hob¬ by. I would like to be an engineer or an accountant.” Unme Thompson expresses ideas through painting Sandra Passmore Deborah Patton Samuel Pellot Epifanio Perez Luz Perez Angela Perkins Betty Perkins 186-Freshmen Phyllis PerKins Vickey Perkins Deidra Pettigrew Irene Pilatos Maria Pipkins Christi Pitman Latarsha Pompy Michelle Pope Donna Popovic Cynthia Porter .Joseph Powell David Prats Dorig Prats Marvin Primos Karen Procopi George Ramos Jesus Ramos Steven Ramos Daryl Randolph Felecia Reese Mary Reese Adrienne Reeves Iris Reeves Linda Riley Deborah Rios Juan Rivera Robin Roberson Anthony Robinson Donald Robinson John Robinson Lance Robinson Lawrence Robinson Willa Robinson Fredrick Rogers Maria Rogers Hector Roldan Jose Romo Jose Rosillo Douglas Royster Veronica Rozier Heath Rucker Donna Ruzbasan Charles Salazar Lillian Salazar Rita Sam Alex Sanchez Elsa Sanchez Gilbert Sanchez Steven Sanchez Sylvia Sanchez Linda Schneider Bernard Scott Cynthia Serrano Carl Sharry Carla Shepherd Freshmen-187 Rodney Shepherd Veda Simmons L)wain Sims Jimmie Sims Cullen Sistrunk Jada Skinner Willie Slater Da vala Sledge Frank Smaletz Alona Smith Danny Smith Eleanor Smith Gwendolyn Smith Lisa Smith Paige Smith Ronald Smith Mariann Solivais Bessie Spencer John Spencer Antonia Spires Etoyia Springfield Katheri Stupar Diana Szczechowiak Ervin Talley John Tarbert John Tate Calvin Taylor Levester Taylor Shantee Taylor Nick Theodoratos Richard Thompson Unme Thompson Patricia Tinoco Joseph Toro Robert Trajkovski Valerie Travis James Turner Stephen Turner Francisco Valladolid Gina Vasquez Mark Vaxter George Vazanellis Eneida Vazquez Lloyd Veal Lillian Vega Maria Velazquez Jennifer Volochati Craig Wadley Selena Waldon Tammy Walk Sharon Walker Tracy Ward Eric Ware Jesse Washington Keith Washington Sheila Watkins 188-Freshman fie Aveletta Watson Katherine Webb Mia Webb Kimberlynne Welch Rodn ey Wilkerson Robin Wilkins Bettie Williams Carolyn Williams John Williams Karla Williams Lajean Williams Ricky Williams Rosemary Williams Shenaye Williams Terry Williams Malcom Wilson Rodney Wilson Vanita Wilson Robert Winchester Danny Wingard James Witten Douglas Woods DeeEtta Wright Colette Young Darren Young Mary Zamora Theresa Zepeda Spase Zupanaski 1984 “During almost every- ones life, they will be faced with problems of marriage, so I feel that Lew Wallace should add Interpersonal Relationships,’ said Bryon Garner. “Since one day there might be a war against Russia, I think that Russia should be taught in all schools,” said Ronnie Waddell. y ft 9 ' “I think that Lew Wallace should add a class on modeling because students need to learn how to dress and act appropriately,” said Eleanor Smith. “Learning how to be creative in writing is very important to a per¬ sons career, so I think that a creative writing class should be added,” said Larry Momon. Freshmen-189 Cyndi Jasch James Mitchell, Cindy Konikowski Dianne Sanchez, Gian Augustine Linda Wiechnik 190-Quill And Blade Staff STAFF-, EDITOR Scott Anton COPY EDITOR Diane Gourlay STUDENT LIFE EDITOR Claudia German STUDENT LIFE ASSISTANTS Dianne Sanchez Gail Nahod SPORTS EDITOR Dan McKissack ACADEMICS EDITOR Linda Wiechnik Gina Augustine SENIOR EDITOR Diane Howorth UNDERCLASS EDITORS Lisa Caverellio Lynda Gourlay ADS EDITOR Sharon Shutz BUSINESS MANAGER Cyndi Jasch ORGANIZATIONS MANAGER Shonda Hightower INDEX EDITOR Karen Kemper PHOTO EDITORS Cindy Konikowski James Mitchell OPENING PHOTOGRAPHER Rondi Solivas PHOTO SECRETARY Dawn Hrnjak WRITERS Diane Arness Tom Browne David Porch Melissa Rukavina Dorothy Embry Dan Wilson Kathy McDougall PHOTOGRAPHERS Eddy Walker John Lucas Ron Wilusz Holli Jaskulski ADVISOR Valerie T. Tanke Mrs. Valerie T. Tanke, Scott Anton Diane Gourlay COLOPHON Claudia German Lynda Gourlay The cover of the 1981 Quill and Blade is mpde with yellow linen materials 4602, and a first applied color of black foil on the embossed LW logo. Josten’s American Year¬ book company printed 800 copies with 224 pages. The end sheets are stainless steel 289 with one applied color of black. The book was printed in the Cameo Program with 80 lb. glossy paper. All body copy is 10 pt. Century Schoolbook except in opening and closing where 12 pt. is used. Black ink was used throughout the book. Captions are 8pt. Century Schoolbook Bold. Headlines are 14, 18, 21 and 30 pt. Angeles Bold sentence style. In opening and closing sections the theme development labels are set in Mistrel type with a 3 pt. tool lines around the spread. The border in opening was 100% yellow and 30% black in closing. A 3 pt. and 12 pt. tool lines were used in student life with the months written in 18 pt. Helvetica type. LW set all lines outlining photos throughout the book. Sports features were overprinted on a 30% black background. The entire organ¬ izations section was bordered with 30% black and a 3 pt. tool line. In the Sports section the name of each sport is printed over the dominant photo in 36 pt. Circut type. “Viewpoint” is set in 36 pt. Circut type and boxed in by a 3 pt. tool line. The Ad section used 3 pt. and 12 pt. tool lines were used to divide the pages into full, half, quarter and eighth page sections. All senior portraits were taken by Mr. John Giolas and his staff, Giolas also took team pictures and organizational pictures. National School Studios took all underclass photographs. During the 1981 school year many people have put an interest in the Quill and Blade. We would like to thank Mr. Bob Henning for his help and special guidance and Mary Barrows for correcting our major mistakes. A special acknowledgement goes to the Post tribune for donation of p ictures and to Mr. Neil for the use of the darkroom and chemicals during last minute deadlines. We also wish to express gratitude to the office staff and the library staff for the use of their phones and their help, and to HSJI for teaching us better journalistic views. We also appreciate Mr. Christoffs moral support and Mr. King’s “go ahead”. Our last thinks go to Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Tanke. Especially Mrs. Tanke for putting up with our language, our goofing around, our cutdowns, and Dee Dee, and to Mr. Tanke for not divorcing Mrs. Tanke because of all the fights and problems she took home. She is the backbone of this book and we would like to thank her most of all. Quill And Blade Staff-191 194 ATHLETIC ANNEX MONTGOMERY WARD MONTGOMERY WARD BUDGET CENTER MaryAnn Paligraf, sophomore, browses for travel bags at Montgomery Ward’s Budget Center in the Village Shopping Center. 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Darnisha 67, 145 Adams,Rosa 140 Adams, Stacy 89, 179 Adams, Todd 18 Adams, Wanda 163 Adank, Debra 145 Adank, Judith 134, 179 Adank, Patrick 179 Adkins, Derrick 15, 42, 55, 144, 161 Adkins, Tracy 163 Administrators 118, 119 Ads 192 Agee, Dion 55, 145 Akins, Audrey 145 Alaniz, Patrick 104, 105 Albrecht, Lisa 14, 15, 145, 205 Alexander, Michelle 145 Alford, Alice 179 Allen, Lamorn 65, 89, 115, 163 Allen, Latanza 171 Allen, Michelle 30, 45, 58, 60, 161 Alexia 202 Altieri, Laura 163 Alvarez, Ifrael 163 Alvarez, Laura 45, 65, 163 Alvarez, Norma 65, 171 Amey, Maurice 161 Anderson, Anthony 86, 88, 115, 171 Anderson, Brian 181 Anderson, Ellen 80 Anderson, Frank 179 Anderson, Irene 69, 145 Anderson, Jerome 145 Anderson, John 179 Anderson, Rhonda 179 Andreou, Kiki 161 Andreou, Pete 179 Andric, Zorica 145 Anthony, Dionne 179 Anton, Mr. Mrs. David 208 Anton, Mr. Mrs. James 208 Anton, Mr. Mrs. Mark 208 Anton, Scott 45, 53, 60, 107, 145, 190, 191 205 April 38, 39 Arciniega, Anthony 77 Arciniega, Joey 145 Arciniega. Richard 171 Arends, Timothy 163 Arevalo, Valentin 179 A mess, Diane 59, 70, 74, 80, 93, 107 163 190, 206 A mess, Mrs. Irene 208 Arnold, Marie 179 Arroyo, Jesus 163 Arwood, Tammy 163 Asberry, Bryan 96, 97, 171 Ash, Angela 14, 45, 74, 80, 88, 145 Ash, Rosalind 54, 74, 171 Athletic Annex 194 Atkins, Freddie 179 Audio Specialists 192, 196 Auguano, Angela 179 August 10, 11 Augustine, Gina 145, 190 Austin, Jeffrey 86, 104, 105, 115, 163, 174 Austin, David 89, 179 Austin, Michael 86, 88, 105, 171 Bb Baimakovich, Larry 163 Baker, Linda 79, 161 Baker, Terry 163 Band 66, 67 Bandy, Darrell 132 Bank of Indiana 199 Banks, Bernadette 171 Banzen, Dawn 37, 171 Barack, Richard 12, 118, 119 Barajas, Rosa 179 Barnes, Deanna 179 Barnes, Pamela 145 Barnett, Georgia 171 Barnett, Uliana 18, 58, 92, 93, 102, 163 Barraza, Steven 179 Barrera, Felix 171 Barrera, Jose 171 Barrett, Reri 15, 45, 52, 53, 68. 71, 145, 152 Bartolemeo, Rick 201 Baseball 108, 109, 110, 111 Basketball 94, 95, 96, 97 Bass, Courtney 163 Bates, Veronica 28, 56, 161 Beckham, Cari 20, 33, 52, 65, 145 Belinsky, Christine 163 Belinsky, Kimberly 179 Bellaphant, Nocoel 146 Belser, Felton 179 Benedict, Sharon 135, 163, 198 Bennett, Mark 30, 88, 163 Benefield, Darlene 179 Benion, Georgia 179 Benton, Dale 67, 71, 80, 146 Beric, Christopher 128, 179 Bernat, Lori 146 Berry, Pamela 146 Berry, Rodney 179 Berry, Sandra 179 Beverly, Timmie 104, 179 Billingsley, Chirell 146 Birchler 207 Blackburn, Tracy 179 Blackman, Kimberly 78, 146 Blackwell, Robert 161 Blair, Latonya 179 Blake, Evette 179 Blakely, Darren 67, 77, 163 Blakely, Dlabrea 146 Blakely, Sandra 146 Bledsoe, Lacil 163 Blue, Eurlee 171 Boatner, Carla 171 Bodley, Melvin 171 Bolden, Ernest 179 Bolden, Gregory 163 Boldin, Yvonne 37, 171 Bonaby, Carla 161 Bonilla, Paul 171 Bonner, Darlene 67, 69, 163 Bono, John 179 Bono, Judith 89, 163 Boone, Karen 69, 161 Borjan, Denise 179 Borrero, Edwardo 161 Borrero, Edwin 163 Borrero, Orlando 179 Borrero, Yolanda 163 Bottos, James 179 Bowen, David 163 Bowen, Linda 101, 179 Bowman, Patricia 146 Bowsky, Terri 55, 146 Bovajian, Mr. Mrs. Arthur 208 Boyajian, Sarah 30, 80, 81, 128, 165 Boyd, Pat 136 Boyd, Preena 74, 146 Boys’ Drill Team 62 Bradford, Kimberly 171 Bradford, Mary 127 Bradley, Louis 171 Bradley, Regina 179 Brakely, Marie 32, 101, 179 Branham. Debra 127, 161 Brannon, Dairyene 146 Brannon, Yolanda 171 Brasamele, Ralph 33, 88, 89, 107, 126 Breaking Away 16, 17 Brewer, Stasha 46, 179 Britt, Regina 53, 78, 163 Brodar. Helen 140, 141 Bronco’s 207 Broadmoor Golf Country Club 207 Brooks, David 161 Brooks, Derrick 179 Brooks, Dwayne 179 Brooks, Dwayne 179 Brooks, Latonya 163 Brooks, Willette 163 Brown, Anthony 24, 28, 68 Brown, Anthony 45, 146, 179 Brown, Bruce 161 Brown, Christopher 171 Brown, Darrin 86, 163 Brown, Edward 78, 89, 114, 179 Brown, Ed 91, 134 Brown, Harold 179 Brown, James 146 Brown, Janthea 161 Brown, John 161 Brown, Karen 92, 102, 171 Brown, Kim 21, 171 Brown, Leon 113, 171 Brown, Mary 146 Brown, Michael 65, 68, 163, 171 Brown, Phyllis 179 Brown, Rodney 179 Brown, Sharron 179 Brown, Terrell 91, 163 Brown, Tracy 179 Brown, William 161 Brown, Willie 146 Browne, Thomas 65. 68, 80, 90, 171, 190 Broyles, Veronica 53 Brummet, Dean 77. 163 Brum met, Douglas 88, 131, 163 Bryant. Audrea 146 Bryant, Christine 179 Bryant. Dellane 58, 78 Buchanan, Richard 24, 65, 68, 80 Budzakoski, Maria 171 Bufford, Bernard 106, 107, 163 Buggs, Tamera 179 Buggs. Tillman 132 Bullock, Bryan 179 Burelli Gino 10, 132 Burelli. Pauline 132 Burns 207 Burnside, Jonquil 72, 122, 171 Butler, Dolores 180 Burrows. Bonita 180 Burrows, Evelyn 140 Butts. Arcella 161 Byrd, Adrian 180 Cc C L 207 Caldwell, Kathy 161, 126 212-Index Caldwell, Michael 146 Call, Tony 163 Camera Shy Seniors 161 Campbell, Earline 134 Campbell, Fulton 163 Campbell, Pearlean 163 Cannon, Barbara 180 Cannon, Shelia 171 Cantrell, Garry 144, 148 Cantu, Veronica 171 Cardona, Sara 163 Carey, Antonio 55, 161 Carey, Christopher 171 Carey, Jerome 171 Carey, Wendell 180 Cargill, Christopher 163 Carlisle, Debra 180 Carlisle, Elizabeth 171 Carlisle, Jewel 147 Carlisle, Nathaniel 180 Carpenter, Leslie 171 Carpenter, Michelle 29, 67, 68, 171 Carrales, Alfred 163 Carson, Darren 171 Carter, Dorthy 163 Carter, Keith 63, 171 Carter, Kevin 147 Carter, Lionel 180 Casiano, Orlando 163 Casson, Derrick 29, 67, 161 Casson, Dexter 171 Casson, Jeneice 180, 182 Cast, Carla 42, 163 Castillo, Emiree Castro, Marwin 163 Castro, Patricia 161 Caylor, Jill 155, 161 Caylor, Kevin 161 Cavarellio, Lisa 147 Cecil, Teresa 136, 137 Cercle De Francais 65 Champion, Cheryl 14, 45, 55, 70, 71, 101, 102, 101, 115 Champion, Jetonne 14, 101, 115, 147 Charles, Karen 22, 100, 171 Chavez, Laura 42, 67, 147 Chavez, Patricia 161 Checkered Flag 206 Cheerleaders 100, 101, 211 Chelminiak. Nancy 136 Chess Club 69 Chester, Earl 147 Chesters 195 Chew, Shirelle 76, 180 Chidsey, Jack 138 Childress, Francine 180 Chilson, Paul 66, 132, 133 Chism, Brenda 61 Choir 54 Churilla’s Flowers 104 Cigarette Smoking 36, 37 City of the Century 26, 27 Clark, Kevin 171 Clark, Mitchell 61, 161 Clark, Wesley 63, 180 Class 80, 81 Closing 220, 221, 222, 223, 224 Coates, Rita 180 Cole, Caroline 147 Cole, Keith 72 Cole, Kimberly 54, 161 Cole, Parrish 95, 97, 180 Cole, Ronald 180 Cole, Shaun 171 Coleman, Deborah 171 Coleman, Terrance 78 Coleman, W ' arren 88 Collazo, Gerson 63, 180 Collazo, Mary 180 Collier, John 171 Collins, Ken 180 Collins, William 65, 67, 80, 180 Colon, Ruth 163 Color Guard 72 Comer, Melody 163 Comsa, Alicia 74, 80, 180 Concession Club 80 Conde, Veronica 125 Conley, Calvin 94, 180 Conley, Chester 18, 97 Cooley, Douglas 147 Cooper, Anthony 171 Coops, Cheryl 72, 180 Coops, Dwayne 180 Corale, Scott 161 Cornier, Doris 161 Cotton, Gerald 54, 69, 161 Cougias, Rebecca 45, 74, 80, 180 Cousin, Yvonne 180 Cowger, Malanie 180 Cowger, Tempie 163 Cox, Manuel 45, 67, 147 Crable, Gregory 180 Crafton, Kimberly 147 Craig, Sondra 30, 58, 120, 121 Crawford, Michael 180 Crawford, Myra 180 Crews, Albert 180 Crittendon, Marcella 163 Crook, Angelea 180 Crook, Jessie 67 Cross Country 91 Cross, Juanita 30, 147 Crump, Lee 180 Crump, Michael 67 Crump, Richard 148 Cruz, David 105, 171 Cruz, Eddie 180 Cruz, Maria 163 Cruz, Samel 180 Cuba, Rolando 171 Cummings, Gregory 132, 163 Cuza, Lionel 18, 45, 90, 91, 115, 148 Cuza, Teresa 171 Dalis, Zacharias 129, 171 Danapas, Toni 54 Daniel, Jacqueline 163 Daniels, Carla 180 Daniels, Keisha 180 Daniels, Kieran 180 Daniels. Rita 133, 171 Danko, Karen 120 Danko, Matthew 67, 107, 171 Danko, Miriam 67, 107, 163 Darden, Angenette 180 Davenport, Debbie 171 Davidson, Barbara 169 Davidson, Valencia 74, 102, 150, 151, 171 Davidson, Veronica 102, 150, 151 Davis, Barbara 180 Davis, Gary 163 Davis, Gregory 55, 67, 105, 161 Davis, Henry 63, 180 Davis, Jean 163 Davis, Linda 164 Davis, Lonniel 161 Davis, Philip 84, 86, 148 Davis, Ralph 109, 148 Davis, Robert 54, 164 Davis, Sandra 180 Davis, Teresa 17, 70, 74, 93, 107, 164 Davis, Thaddeus 172 Davis, Timothy 180 Davis, Tracey 172 Davis, Vicky 67, 92, 148 Dawson, Rochelle 61, 164 Day, Clarence 134 Dear, Willie 180 DeArmon, Joan 38, 53, 65, 170, 172 DeArmon, Phyllis 70, 80. 88, 162, 164 DECA 61 December 22, 23 Deitsch, Ed 60, 128, 208 DeJesus, Rosa 180 DeLeurer, Lawrence 126 De Loach, Mary 65, 125 Deloney, Samantha 180 DeLor, Nancy 14, 43, 79, 148 Delvalle, Noel 161 Deneal, Marchell 122, 180 Dennard, Lavette 164 Dennie, Beatric 172 Dennis, Larry 180 Dennis, Rosie 180 Diamond, Richard 180 Diaz, Rebecca 64 Difatta, Joyce 172 Diggs, Gregory 180 Dillon, Tenitta 180 Dillon, Tyoh 164 Dix, Andrea 180 Dixon, Charles 131 Djujich, Mirjana 148 Dominquez, Rosario 164, 172 Donald, Kimberly 54, 181 Donald, Norma 45, 172 Donaldson, Alice 164 Donaldson. Ramona 148 Dortch, Larnisha 181 Dotlich, Olga 134 Double Trouble 150, 151 Douglas, Troy 97, 181 Dowdy, Diane 164 Drake, Cherise 80, 181 Drake, Kordel 88, 164 Dravet, Joseph 106, 107, 164 Drozda, William 203 Dubose, Rosalyn 181 Duckworth, Pamela 181 Dudak. Mr. Tim 208 Dudley, John 34, 164 Dudzinski, Linda 172 Dugan, Ernest 94, 97, 114, 148 Dugan, Michael 56, 91 97, 164 Dumigan, Tina 181 Dunaway, Kevin 181 Duncan, Keith 104, 105, 172, 174 Dunkin, Tom 172 Durden, Ltanya 72, 164 Durham. Terrance 164 Dusard, Edward 181 Ee Earl, Victor 161 Echeumuna, Charles 148 Echeumuna, Emelia 164 Eddie, Cederia 164 Eddie, Rachel 2, 148 Edmond, Shirl 60, 164 Edwards, Mark 67, 84, 86, 87, 148 Eggerson, Lorenzo 181 Eggerson, Ursula 164 Ehrhart, Steven 161 Eichelberger, Betty 127 Elliott, Myrtle 172 Ellis, Robert 161 Ellis, Rodney 123, 172 El Corral 198 El Mars 202 Elections 20 Elser, Irvin 132 Embry, Mr. Mrs. Carl 208 Embry, Dorothy 148. 190 Emery, Mary 61, 164 Ervin, Jacqlyn 61, 164 Ervin, Janet 148 Erving, Louise 161 Espinosa, Edward 148 Espinosa, Lilia 64, 164 Espinoza, Enrique 148 Estes, Charla 72, 164 Dd Index -213 Estes, Charles 181 Etherton, Patricia 45, 67, 132, 147, 148 Ethridge, David 164 Evanoff, Steven 67, 107, 164 Evans, Caronda 181 Evans, Kendall 181 Evans, Larry 164 Evans, Trecev 12, 185 Ezell, Cynthia 53, 181 Ff Fair, Denise 32, 45, 144, 148, 152 Fairow, Tunya 172 Fairow, Wanda 181 Fattore, Louis 149 Fears, Holli 136 February 30, 31 Feliciano, Stephen 67, 172 Ferguson, Bridget 29, 57, 80, 172, 173, 223 Ferguson, Verdell 86, 87, 115, 164 Fernandez, Annette 164 Fernandez, Hector 161 Fernando, Deborah 45, 172 Fernando, Eddie 45, 181 Fields, Archie 164 Fields, Charmaine 47, 149 Fields, Chauncey 181 Fields, Daisey 120 Fields, Rebecca 65, 172 Fields, Wayne 161 Final Exams 46 Finney, Ronald 172 First Home Game 23 Fisher, Patricia 181 Fisher, Rebecca 14, 45, 54, 55, 76, 149 Fisher, Victoria 76, 164 Flores, Anne 181 Flowers, Quintin 181 Fluker, Vanessa 161 Fogle, Pauline F. 208 Fogle, Sara 22, 53, 165, 172 Fontanez, Samuel 181 Football 84, 85. 86, 87 Football Homecoming 15 Ford, Brenda 140 Ford, Sheila 181 Foreign Language 124, 125 Foster, Tange 181 Foster, Terry 161 Fowler, Richard 63, 72, 104 Fox, Jacqueline 53, 55, 149 Franco, Aida 45, 64, 70, 80, 164 Franczak, John 172 Frank, Reginald 161 Frank, Tellis 98 Franklin, Lisa 172 Franz, Jeffrey 14, 45, 86, 149 Fray Ion, Darryl 164, 221 Frazier, Penny 140 Frazier, Renaye 149 Freeman, Charles 95, 96, 149 Freshmen 178 Freshmen Basketball 99 Freshmen Football 89 Fullove, Jeffrey 95, 97 Fullove, Regina 102, 137 Gg Gaboin, Armen 18, 104, 105 Gabriel, Catherine 184 Gallegos, Regina 181 Gallion, Angela 181 Galtney, Bridgett 181 Galtney, Regina 172 Gamble, Tina 181 Garcia, Aurelio 182 Garcia, John 182 Garcia, Luis 18, 64 Garcia, Michael 182 Garcia, Samuel 182 Garco Graphics 192 Gardner, Evetta 54, 164 Gardner, Sherrie 136, 137 Garner, Bryon 12, 182, 189 Garver, Jennifer 149 Gary Camara 208 Gary National Bank 204 Gary Public Library 208 Gaston, Bridget 182 Gates, Jacqueline 56, 172 Gates, John 61, 68, 127 Gates, Norma 149 Gates, Philetha 149 Gault, Monica 182 Gearld, Harold 182 Gee, Jack 164 Gerbick, Pauline 127 German, Claudia 59, 70, 92, 164, 190, 191, 206 German, Mr. Mrs. George 208 Getting Fit 18, 19 Gibson, Arlettam 182 Gibson, Martha 161, 164 Gibson, Sheldon 91, 114, 161 Giden, Patricia 149 Giema, Carolyn 182 Gilder. Willie 86, 88, 164 Gilkey, Angela 71, 149 Gilkey, Valerie 172 Gill, Ernest 172 Gill, Leslie 149 Gill, Shwana 182 Gilles, Irlande 67, 149 Gillespie, Goedice 164 Gillespie, Maurice 172 Gillis, Reginald 182 Giolas Studio 204 Gipson, Janice 164 Giraud, Aixa 182 Girls Basketball 102, 103 Girls’ Club 74, 75 Girls’ Drill Team 73 Glover, Eddie 63, 161 Glover, Monique 54, 182 Glover, Rene 182 Gobbie, Donn 90 Godines, Idukina 182 Golden, Eula 102, 161 Golf 112, 113 Gomez, Ana 178, 182 Gomez, Jose 64, 172 Gomez, Luis 64, 149 Gomez, Luis 149 Gomez, Miguel 172 Gomez, Pogelio 149 Gonzales, Frank 35, 88, 172 Gonzales, Michelle 149 Gonzales, Richard 45, 86, 87, 108, 109, 149 Gonzales, Thomas 182 Gonzales, Toni 23, 67, 172 Gonzalez, Gloria 164 Gonzalez, Judy 182 Gonzalez, Leticia 149 Gonzalez, Orlando 150 Gooden, Clifton 12, 118, 119 Goodman, Bruce 150 Goodwin, Donald 172 Goodwin, Patricia 14, 150 Gordon, James 161 Gourlay, Diane 60, 71, 101, 150, 190, 205 Gourlay, Lynda 164, 190 Gourlay, Mr. Mrs. James 208 Graduation 46 Grady, Gerald 183 Graham, John 161 Graham, Nina 164 Graham, Yvette 54, 183 Grant, Geoffry 52, 92, 93, 102 Gray, Byron 55, 172 Gray, Renee 65, 115, 172 Grays, Marvaletta 183 Grear, James 20, 161 Greco, Joseph 150 Green, Angela 45, 164 Green, Solomon 88, 164 Green, Torrance 183 Greenlaw, Irene 183 Greenwell, Gwendolyn 172 Griffin, Christal 61, 164 Griffin, Teresa 164 Griffin, Toni 172 Griggs, Karen 172 Griggs, Timothy 55 Grigsby, Carla 150 Grimes, Carol 23, 150 Grochowski, Jerome 45, 129 Guardiola, Maria 10, 64, 121, 164 Guardiola, Javier 64, 183 Guerrero, Maria 161 Guidance 138, 139 Gurniewicz, Sharon 164 Gutierrez, Scot 45, 161 Guzman, Antonio 150 Guzman, Bias 67, 172 Guzman, Carmen 150 Hh Hac, Jacqueline 183 Hac, Keith 52, 84, 85. 86, 161 Haile. Leonard 127 riaire, Diana 183 Hairlson, Donald 150 Haley, Jerome 183 Hall. Willie 183 Halloween Ball 152 Hernandez, Ralph 208 Hamer, Shanta 54, 115, 150 Hamlett, Joseph 164 Hamlin, Twyla 172 Harbin, Iris 76, 164 Hardaway, Deborah 183 Harden, Dwight 161 Harden, Errie 164 Hardin, Willie 61, 88, 164 Hardy,Deborah 161 Hargro, Bennie 183 Hargro, Cynthia 164 Hargrove, Brian 67, 172, 176 Harper, Mighelle 183 Harrington, Debra 172 Harrington, Evyonne 183 Harris, Anitra 28, 67, 150 Harris, Carla 164 Harris, Carmello 165 Harris, Dawn 183 Harris, Ostella 165 Harris, Rodney 99, 183 Hartfield, Christopher 172 Hartfield, Lisa 20, 21, 52, 54, 150 Harts, Kelvin 150 Harts, Yvette 150 Harvey, Thomas 38, 43, 67, 151 Hatch, Frances 165 Hatcher, Mathew 34, 85, 88, 165 Hatchett, Wanda 183 Hawkins, Theodora 183 Haymon, Grady 45, 115, 183 Haywood, Robin 55, 76, 172 Hazel, Sunceray 61 Hearne, Brian 161 Hemphill, Carla 80, 101, 183 Hemphill, Lesa 67, 172 Hemphill, Tracy 70, 165 Henderson, Lome 172 Henderson, Sharon 100, 102, 165 Henry, Alfred 151 Henry, Edward 183 Heredia, Elais 151 Heredia, Samuel 90, 165 Hernandez, Carmen 183 214-Index Hernandez, Domingo 172 Jackson, Angela 183 Kaiser, Samuel 184 Hernandez, Olivia 183 Jackson, Aundre 85, 87, 115, 166 Kajmakoski, Ilija 60, 184 Hernandez, Rosalia 47, 64, 165 Jackson, Derek 183 Kapalko, Thomas 61 Hernandez, Tammy 172 Jackson, Donald 157 Karamani, Despina 54, 167 Herrera, David 183 Jackson, Kstella 136 Karvunis, John 184 Herron, Rogina 151 Jackson, Jefferv 183 Kasrich, Marvin 128 Higgins, Kevin 90, 91 Jackson, Kimberly 183 Katie, John 167 Higgins, Michael 183 Jackson, Latonva 183 Kaufman, Robert 153 Hightower. Shonda 53, 55, 59, 60, 71, 76, 80, Jackson, Lionel 183 Keller, Stanley 128 151, 190 Jackson, Marv 173 Kelly, Gardina 184 Hildebrandt, Russell 151 Jackson, Timothy 20, 173 Kellum, Robert 76, 167 Hill, April 68 Jackson, Trent 183 Kelly, Lynn 140 Hill, James 128 , Jackson, Victor 55, 96 Kemper, Karen 53, 59, 60, 74, 93, 167, 190, Hill, Joann 40, 128 Jackson, Walter 183 206 Hill, Robert 183 Jacobson’s 198 Kemper, Nancy 45, 74, 80, 92, 106, 107, 173, Hill.Teresa 23, 34, 165 Jadrnak. Martha 17, 67, 70, 80, 133, 166 206 Hines, Kevin 172 Jamerson, Alan 38, 67, 152 Kendrick, Warren 96, 161 Hinken, Lawrence 128 1 James. Kevin 166, 173 Kerstanoff, Michael 167 History 126, 127 James, Nina 183 Kierstead. Sonya 184 Hi-Y 55 Jamison. Kenneth 115, 166 Killion, Mark 90, 91, 153 Hogan. Vernita 172 Jamka, David 45, 77, 152 Kimble, Willie 173 Hojnacki, Sharon 165 Janizek. Fred 130, 131 Kimp, Bonita 65, 101, 184 Holder, Alpha 183 January 24, 25 Kimp, Brenda 153 Hollins, Lonnie 161 Jarrett, Edward 183 Kimp, Darryl 167 Holloway, Klie 172 Jasch, Cynthia 60, 166, 190 King. Carol 173 Holloway, Katrina 183 Jasch, Mr. and Mrs. John 208 King, Donya 184 Hollowav, Lovetta 183 Jaskulski, David 45, 67, 71, 107, 128, 152 King, Hector 77, 167 Holloway, Winona 61 Jaskulski, Holli 45, 65, 90, 173, 190 King, Howard 118, 119 Holly, Chandra 183 Jelks, Denise 161 King, James 89, 184 Holly, Rochae 55, 67, 165 Jelks, Dwight 173 King, Keith 184 Holman, Neysa 183 Jelks, Nathaniel 161 King, Patrica 184 Holman. Robin 165 Jenkins, Darian 183 King, Raymond 184 Homecoming 11 Jenkins, Tracey 183 King, Senora 173 Home Economics 122, 123 Jensen, Kenneth 152 King, Theresa 53, 65, 167 Honor Society 70, 71 Jemigan, Tonda 166 Kinsey, Kenneth 55, 153 Hooks, Sandra 183 Jiminez, Edward 183 Kirk, Alonzo 184 Hooper, Vera 120 Jim Lilley’s Standard 203 Kirk, Brenda 153 Hopkins, David 89, 105, 183 Jiminez, Esther 64, 152 Kirk, James 184 Hopkins, Gilbert 53, 67, 161 Johnican, Darlene 173 Kirkelewski, Janina 161 Hoppes, Carolyn 172 Johnican, Joyce 166 Kirkland, Clareatha 173 Horton, Sheila 13, 30, 45, 80. 183 Johnson, Belinda 161 Kirkland, Terri 184 Hoskins, Garrick 165 Johnson, Bren da 166 Kirklen, Michael 38, 45, 53, 61, 68, 115, 162, Hostages 25 Johnson, Carol 52, 58, 166 222 House, Hortense 100 Johnson, Celese 166 Kirkwood, Michael 153 Howard, Richard 29, 70, 107, 165 Johnson, Darrell 63, 183 Klebofski, Tina 184 Howorth, Debra 161 Johnson ' s Drugs 199 Knight, Lisa 184 Howorth, Diane 60, 151 Johnson, Isaac 61. 166 Knox, Michael 184 Hristovski, Alexander 183 Johnson, Johnny 173 Kolbus, Nancy 47, 173 Hmjak, Dawn 67, 166, 190 Johnson, Latisha 152 Komanecki, William 25, 71, 153 Hubbard, David 183 Johnson, Lorene 102, 115, 173 Koney King 196 Hughes, Jacqueline 127 Johnson, Michael 183 Konikowski, Cynthia 60, 71, 153, 190 Hughes, Judy 151 Johnson, Raymond 95, 161, 173 Kotlowski, Michael 184 Hull, Henry 63 Johnson. Reginald 183 Kouknas, Marsha 173 Hunter, Marcelano 166 Johnson, Roy 86, 152 Kouknas, John 161 Hunter, Vernolia 166 Johnson, Tammy 184 Kouskousakis, Anna 184 Hurd, Elbert 183 Joiner, Dennis 152 Kouvelas, Dorothy 126 Hutton, Valerie 166 Joly, Verona 208 Kowal, Richard 173 Hymes, Angela 53, 67, 100, 166 Jones, Angela 67, 166 Kowalsky, Joyce 161 Jones, Brian 55, 161 Kowalewski, Richard 184 Ii Jones, Bryon 161 Jones, Deirdre 166 Jones, Emma 45, 80, 102, 173 Jones, Harold 128 Jones, Matilda 12, 166 Krantz, Larry 153 Krantz, Michael 167 Kristovski, Alex 139 Krstanovski, Peter 32, 45, 71, 153 Ilic, Milina 22, 172 Kukoy, William 10, 85, 112, 134 | Kyprianou, Jeffery 43, 85, 86, 167 Jones, Rhonda 161 Jones, Twylia 184 Jones, Wendell 153 Ilievski, Trajan 166 LI Immunization 36 Incentive Insurance 208 Index 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, Jordan, Connie 184 Jordan, Debbie 55, 153 Jordan, Eric 88, 105, 173 Jordan, Parnell 173 218, 219 Industrial Arts 130, 131 Jordan, Hazel 166 Ingram, Marlon 172 Jordan, Rhonda 21, 53, 58, 184 Lafleur, Angela 78 Inland Steel 202 Joyce, Clarence 86, 161 Lampkin, Jacqueline 161 Isaac, Preston 183 Juarez, Mary 173 Lampkin, Kevin 184 Iverson, Phillip 183 Judd, Deloris 161 Language Arts 120, 121 Iverson, Tyrone 161 June 46, 47 Lankford, Charles 153 Juniors 162 Latin American Club 64 Ii Justo, Rebecca 64, 125 Laughlin, Jeffrey 184 Law, Cheryl 45, 167 Kir Lazorik, Joseph 184 Leach, Marilyn 134 Leach, Robert 174 IV Jv Leach, Roger 161 I Jack, Anthony 86, 172 1 i Lebron, Patsy 184 Index-215 Lee, Briggitte 174 Lee, Eric 167 Lee, Juanita 184 Leek, Houston 184 Leggitt, Monica 174 Lenzo, Kathleen 10, 36, 167 Leskow, Olive 128, 129 Lesure, Patricia 184 Levy, Denise 167 Lewis, Levieta 174 Lew Wallace 150 Library 138, 139 Light, Gregory 161 Light. Michael 174 Lincoln Carry Outs 192, 195 Lindsey, Sancheon 174 Lipscomb, Anna 174 Lipscomb, Darryl 184 Lira, Maria 174 Lloyd, Leslie 78, 161 Long, Leeanne 10 Long, Newton 184 Longoria, Veronica 174 Longoria, Homer 161 Looney, Byron 161 Looney. Michelle 100, 101, 167 Lopez, Alfredo 63, 153 Lopez, Brian 136 Lopez, Debra 184 Lopez, Javier 153 Lopez. Jenny 30, 174 Lopez, Mary 161 Lopez, Yvonne 184 Lorandas, Helen 127 Love, Ronald 67, 167 Love, Stacy 184 Lowe. Derwin 105, 112, 184 Lowe, La Shawn 184 Lowe, Lester 45, 55, 62, 63, 174 Lozanovski, George 174 Lozanovski, Susan 167 Lucas. Zenaida 174 Lucas, John 59. 174, 190 Luck, Charles E. 159 Luck, Melecia 167 Luckey, Kenneth 174 Luellen, Oliver 167 Luellen, Reginald 174 Luna, Carlos Luna, Daniel 153 Luna, Linda 161 Lyles, Minnie 153 Lyons, Darryl 184 Mm Mabius, Bonnie 153 Macchia, Terry 86. 153, 194 Maclin, Lawrence 37, 174 Macyszak, Anna 14, 153 Macyszak, Gregory 88, 167 Macyszak, Yolanda 184 Madison, Jeffrey 161 Madrianan, Virginia 20, 64, 174 Madyun, Denise 161 Magana, Angelica 184 Magana, Bertha 161 Magana, Sergio 63, 184 Maj, John 76, 130, 167 Makis, June 74, 174 Maksimovich, David 104, 154 Maldonado, Annette 167 Maldonado, Michelle 184 Maloney, Denise 139, 170, 174 Maloney, Peggy 6, 161 Mangual, Robert 64, 184 Mangum, Bernard 167 Manley, Laura 167 Manley, William 154 Mann, Larry 154 Mann, Robert 174 Mannino. Michael 167, 221 Manoski, Tom 19, 84, 86, 87, 154 Manson, Selitha 184 Manuel, Lisa 28, 45, 184 Manuel, Rodney 154 March 32, 33 Marek, Rebecca 174 Marek, Roberta 174 Marks, Deborah 167 Marquez, Hugo 29, 45, 71, 161 Marshall, Kim 65, 69, 79, 154 Marshall, Vivian 122, 174 Martin, Paul 62, 63 Martin, Rena 184 Martin, Steven 167 Martin, Tichina 45, 54, 65, 174 Martinez, Alfonso 184 Martinez, David 45, 136, 154 Mask, Geneva 154 Mask, Stayce 92, 102, 115, 174 Masoodi, Bashir 136 Matan, Eric 167 Matan, Rebecca 184 Mateen, Reanell 167 Math 128, 129 Mathis, Johnny 55, 88 Mathis, Lloyd 67 Mathis, Paula 167 Matthews, Kimberly 72 May 40, 41 Mayes, Allison 184 Mayfield, David 184 Mays, Roosevelt 174 McBride, Johnita 45, 184 McCain, Todd 55, 175 McCants, Garmen 72, 175 McClain, Deborah 184 McClendon, Lavenita 133, 175, 202 McClendon, Robert 99, 161 McClendon, Tammy 161 McCollum, Sharon 184 McCoy, Debra 24 McCullum, Charlotte 184 McDaniel, Jacqueline 61, 167 McDonald, Tanya 72, 174 McDonald’s 193 McDougall, Kathy 167 McDougall, Russell 32, 45. 53, 68, 61, 80, 147, 154, 197, 208, 209 McFarlane, Craighton 85, 88, 175 McHenry, John 140 McIntosh, Linda 161 McKee, Patrick 154 McKinney, Charles 89, 115, 185 McKinney, Dedra 53, 170, 175 McKinney, Terry 45, 154 McKissack, Dan 161, 190 McKissack, Larry 92, 93, 102 McMurtrey, Sherri 185 McNair, Michael 97, 185 McNair, Wendy 161 Means, John 93 Medina, Doris 175 Medina, Erasmo 175 Mejia, Jesus 185 Melton, Kennie 185 Melton, Tonnette 185 Membres, George 175 Memorial Day 41 Memory Lane 192, 203 Mendez, Elias 67, 167 Mendez, Ester 162, 167 Mendez, Cerardo 61, 167 Mendoza, Manuel 185 Meredith, Cleophas 185 Merrillville Schwinn 192, 198 Merriweather, Ingrid 30, 45, 65, 80, 185 Merriweather, Sheila 154 Metcalf, Glenda 175 Methot, Annette 175 Methot, Susanne 154 Meyer, William 120 Mickey’s Auto 202 Midwest Insurance 198 Mihal, Daniel 167 Milic, Marko 185 Miliner, Kelvin 175 Miller, Cedric 185 Miller, Eunice 28, 76, 175 Miller, Fred 185 Miller, Linda 22, 45, 65, 175 Miller, Raymond 47, 175 Milligan, Jack 185 Mills, Eric 161 Mills, Kathi 185 Mills, Linda 120, 208 Miranda, Geraldo 185 Mitchell, Celestine 12, 53, 54, 70, 162, 167 Mitchell, Diane 185 Mitchell, James 41, 60, 80, 154, 190, 205 Mitchell, Lance 175 Mitchell, Melvin 16, 175 Mitchell, Monica 167 Mitchell, Randy 161 Mitchell, Robert 175 Mohn, Angela 167 Mokol, Jeffrey 154 Mokol, Joseph 106, 107, 175 Molloy, Kathy 161 Momon, Larry 189 Momon, Rhonda 13, 185 Montez, Donna 175 Montgomery Ward Budget Center 194 Moore, Dionne 185 Moore, Djamila 175 Moore, Henry 167 Moore, Irvin 55, 167 Moore, Jacqueline 154, 161 Moore, Jeanene 161 Moore, Larry 30, 46, 67, 81, 181, 185 Moore, Latonya 175 Moore, Linda 24, 54 Moore, Satara 78, 137, 175 Morales, Betty 175 Morales, Caroline 185 Morales, Frank 64, 125 Moreno, George 185 Moretton, Kenneth 131 Morgan, Darrick 91, 97, 115, 167 Morningstar, Dawn 185 Morris, Conroll 167 Morris, Patricia 167 Morris, Robert 185 Mosier, Helen 134 Mosley, Darren 175 Mosley, Jeanette 162 Mosley, Michael 185 Moss, Clifford 154 Moss, Gina 45, 67, 167 Moten, Katrina 22, 76 Moton, Devin 99. 122, 185 Mott, Kenneth 88, 167 Mrak, Joseph 131 Munchenburg, David 161 Muniz, Eva 185 Murphy, Regina 175 Murray, James 167 Muzyczka, Edward 167 Myers, Randy 154 Nn Nahod, Gail 53, 60, 154, 190, 205 Nance, Billy 186 Nance, Donald 161 Nandy, Shetu 186 Nash, Catheryn 55, 154 Nash, Natalie 24, 101, 186 Navarro, Gregory 89, 105, 18 6 Neal, Michael 88 Neil, William 132 Neskoska, Valentina 175 Nester, Raymond 186 Newell, Felicia 42, 58, 155 Newman, Ayronn 67, 76, 139, 167 Newman, Eric 21, 38, 53, 186 216-Index News Events 48, 49 Nichols, Zenia 186 Nicholson, Diane 55, 123, 155 Nobles, .Jenny 175 Nobles, JoAnn 175 Northwest Agencies Inc. 2(X) November 20, 21 Nunn, Angela 186 Nunn, Edward 161 Oo O’Connell, James 129 October 14, 15 Odell, Anthony 186 OEA 79 Ojeda, Ester 175 Olivarez, Oscar 79, 155 Olivarez, Ovelia 175 Oliver, Sylvia 52, 53, 67, 80, 166, 167 Oliver, Walter 155 Olympian Club 78 O’Malley, Mary Kay 126 Omni Dance Troupe 56, 57 Opacic, Nikola 107, 167 Opalko, Suzan 155 Opening 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Opinion Poll 28, 29 Oquinn, Tammy 186 Oresik, Jeffrey 18, 77, 88, 167, 196 Organizations 50 Orlich, George 129 Ornelas, Ernesto 186 Osika. Antony 32, 45, 71, 152, 161, 209 Osika, Laura 186 Osterman, Robert 175 Otano, Nelson 155 Ottman, Bryon 167 Overmyer, Richard 129 Owens, Darryl 61 Owens, Johnita 186 pp Pacesetter 192, 201 Page, James 45, 130, 155 Paligraf, Mary 93, 175, 194, 206 Palm, Anthony 13, 65, 181, 186 Palmer, Colleen 161 Pampalone, Pharmacy 196 Parfonoff, Stephen 120 Passmore, Darnella 175 Passmore, Sandra 186 Patton, Deborah 186 Patton, Linda 175 Pauk, Michael Joseph 155 Paul, Wardell 23, 97, 161 Peeler, Rosalyn 61, 78, 222 Pellot, Samuel 186 Pempleton, Jerome 155 People 142 Pep Rally 25 Perdue, Alice 74, 167 Perez, Epifario 107, 186 Perez, Luz 13, 186 Perez, Roger 72, 168 Performing Arts 132, 133 Perkins, Angela 186 Perkins, Betty 186 Perkins, Donna 175 Perkins, Phyllis 187 Perkins, Vickey 74, 187 Perry, DonyeflO, 88, 115, 168 Perry, Vertina 61, 155 Persley, Aquilla 155 Peterman, Jacquelyn 33, 147, 156 Peters, Eugene 88, 98, 175 Peterson, Latonga 175 Pettigrew. Benita 156 Pettigrew, Brian 175 Pettigrew, Deidra 187 55th Avenue Pharmacy 203 Phillips, Tracy 175 Philosopher 58 Physical Education 134, 135 Pica Club 77 Pickering, Charles 6 Pieroni, Paul 126 Pilatos, Irene 187 Pilatos, Sakellarios 161 Pimentel, Henry 89 Pimentel, Marie 105 Pinckney, Evie 38, 45, 156 Pipkins, Charles 106, 107, 156 Pipkins. Maria 115, 187 Pipkins, Ronald 62, 23, 175 Pipkins, Tanya 168 Pitman, Christi 187 Pidgorski, Juliane 156 Podnar, Gina 150, 151, 156 Pollack, Sam 126 Polovitch, Randalls 168 Pom Pons 54 Pompy, Lasonya 161 Pompy, Latarsha 187 Poogach, Shirley 10, 32, 120 Poogach, Mr. Mrs. Morris 208 Pope, Michelle 187 Popovic, Donna 64, 187 Porch, David 77, 168, 190 Porter, Cynthia 187 Portis, Cauteliure 175 Powell,Dana 161 Powell, Dawn 168 Powell, Helen 175 Powell, Joseph 187 Powell, Kevin 161 Praschak, Stephen 168 Prats, David 63, 187 Prats, Doris 187 Prinos, Marvin 187 Procopi, Karen 187 Proficiency Exams 39 Prokopi, Pete 168 Prom 42, 43 Pryor, Andrea 156 Qq, Hr Quick, Terrylee 161 Quill and Blade 59, 190, 191 Quill and Scroll 60 Ramos, Christy 168 Ramos, George 89, 187 Ramos, Jesus 63, 187 Ramos, Michele 175 Ramos, Ricky 64 Ramos, Steven 187 Randle. Jeff 45, 84, 86, 87, 111, 156 Randolph, Daryl 45, 187 Ranilovich, Carol 23, 156 Rayford, Yvette 156 Reese, Felicia 187 Reese, Mary 187 Reeves, Adrienne 187 Reeves, Iris 187 Reid, Tanya 161 Reserve Basketball 98 Reserve Football 88 Retie, Angela 76, 139, 169 Rhymes, Sondra 53, 69, 76, 156 Ricard, Felicita 34, 61, 168 Ricard, Ivette 64, 175 Richmond, Francetta 175 Ricketts, Darrin 175 Rifle Team 63 Riley, Linda 53, 187 Rios, Deborah 45, 64, 187 Rios, Lisa 37 Rios, Martha 168 Rivera, Juan 187 Rivera, Maria 157 Rivera, Wilfred 131, 168 Roach, Milton 161 Roberson, Janet 23, 41, 70, 168 Roberson, Robin 187 Roberts, Lillian 126 Roberts, Lisa 157 Robinson, Alan 105, 161 Robinson, Anthony 187 Robinson, Beatrice 175 Robinson, Donald 187 Robinson, Doris 132 Robinson, Gregory 56, 62, 63 Robinson, John 187 Robinson, Karyn 54, 157 Robinson, Lance 187 Robinson, Lawerence 187 Robinson, Letha 54, 168 Robinson, Randalla 175 Robinson, Tracey 187 Robinson, Troy 175 Robinson, Vurtis 157 Robinson, Weis 175 Robinson, Willa 187 Roby, Kimberly 161 Rodgers, Fredrick 187 Rodgers, Jacklen 33, 53, 122, 135, 144, 157 Rodgers, Marion 28, 100, 133, 162, 168 Rodriguez, Gilberto 168 Rodriguez, Juan 131, 168 Rodriguez, Maria 157 Rodriguez, Nelson 165, 168 Rodriguez, William 38, 45, 132, 176 Rodriguez, Eric 175 Rodriquez, Norma 168 Rogers, Lois 175 Rogers, Maria 187 Rogers, Sherman 187 Roldan, Hector 187 Roller Skating 34, 35 Romo, Jesus 187 Rondo, Fayetta 175 Rosario, James 86, 157 Rosillo, Jose 187 Ross, Valerie 16, 157 ROTC 122, 123 Rowell, Anthony 45, 161 Royster, Douglas 187 Rozier, Veronica 187 Rucker, Heath 187 Ruesch, Eddie 168 Rukavina, Melissa 59, 65, 68, 90, 175, 190 Russell, John 15, 110, 126 Russell, Marlon 168 Ruvalcaba, Robert 20, 168 Ruzbasan, Dawn 29, 176 Ruzbasan, Debra Ann 157 Ruzbasan, Diana 168 Ruzbasan, Donna 80, 187 Ss Sain, Marylynn 157 Sakes, Tula 140, 141 Salazar, Charles 187 Salazar, Lillian 187 Saldana, Ramon 176 Sam, Rita 187 Sanchez, Adam 176 Sanchez, Alex 187 Sanchez, Dianne 53, 74, 92, 168, 190 Sanchez, Elena 45, 80 Sanchez, Elsa 187 Sanchez, Fanny 65, 176 Sanchez, Gilbert 67, 187 Sanchez, Jaime 64 Sanchez, Lisette 12, 168 lndex-217 Sanchez, Maria 45, 65, 70. 157, 168 Sanchez. Mary 100, 101, 205 Sanchez, Michael 63, 72. 161 Sanchez. Steven 64. 187 Sanchez, Sylvia 64, 187 Sangster, Demetra 69, 161 Sawa, Diana 157 Sawa, Don 161, 210 Sawa, Scot 168 Schafer, .Jimmie 157 Schmid, Howard 120 Schneider, Kenneth 176 Schneider, Linda 187 Schoon, David 129 Schuler, Rebecca 168 Schuster, Robert 157 Schutz, Mr. Mrs. .James 208 Schutz, Sharon 59. 93, 168, 190, 206 Science 128, 129 Scott. Bernard 187 Scott, Cassandra 176 Scott, Crystal 176 Scott, Latreva 168 Sease, Gerald 161 Sefton, .Janet 120, 121 Segrest, Mark 148 Selio, Michael 176 Seniors 144 Senior Spirit 147 September 12, 13 Sepulucca, Gloria 140 Serrano, Cynthia 187 Serrano. Benjamin 67, 157 Serrano, Ricky 176 Settle, Mark i68 Severs, Tamara 157 Sevier, Mark 168 Sewell, Mary 12 Sgouroudis, Arist 176 Shannon, Latrice 102, 126, 157 Shearry, Carl 187 Shearrv, .Johnnie 161 Shelbourne, Elsie 140 Shelby, Herman 126 Shepherd, Carla 21, 45, 53, 72, 178, 187 Shepherd, Cassandra 79, 161 Shepherd, Rodney 188 Shields, Latonia 168 Shipman. Darlene 168 Silver, Thomas 176 Simmons, Gerald 176 Simmons, Mariella 176 Simmons, Veda 188 Sims, Dwain 188 Sims, Jimmie 188 Sister School 10 Sistrunk, Arlanda 176 Sistrunk, Cullen 188 Skinner, .Jada 188 Skyllas, Anthony 176 Slater, Willie 188 Slaughter, Deanna 176 Sledge, Davala 188 Smaletz, Frank 188 Smith, Alfred 10, 118 Smith, Alona 188 Smith, Danny 56, 188 Smith, Deneice 45, 58, 161, 168 Smith, Dion 157 Smith, Donald 56 Smith, Earl 94, 97 Smith, Eleanor 188, 189 Smith, Gail 157 Smith, Gwendolyn 188 Smith, Gregory 40, 136 Smith, .Jay 71, 69, 157 Smith, Jennifer 176 Smith, John 128, 129 Smith, Kena 176 Smith, Kevin 60, 69, 70, 88, 168 Smith, LaDonna 74, 176 Smith, Latoya 122, 158 Smith, Lisa 122, 188 Smith, Paige 188 Smith, Pamela 158 Smith, Patricia 78, 158 Smith, Rebecca 177 Smith, Revaldo 158 Smith, Ronald 188 Smith, Valinda 158, 161 Smith. Warner 161 Soap Operas 155 Solis, Elsa 161 Solivais, Mr. Mrs. Ronald 208 Solivais, Mari Anne 188, 222 Solivais, Rondi 59, 60, 90, 168, 190, 206 Sophomores 170 Sosh, Matthew 106, 107, 158 Sosh, Mike 131 Sowards, Lura 177 South Shore Group 199 Sparks, Lavetta 54, 92, 102, 168 Special Education 136, 137 Speech Club 68 Spencer, Bessie 188 Spencer, .Jack 98, 177 Spencer, John 188 Spiller, Kimberly 24, 45, 65, 71. 80, 158 Spires, Antonia 188 Sports 82 Springfield, Etoyia 188 Springfield. Michael 177 Sprouse. Frances 38, 45, 72, 168 Spurred, Julia 92 Sriplo, Akarphat 161 Staff 140, 141 Stafford, Jill 61, 168 Standard Auto 196 Starks, Vanessa 177 Starling, Darren 168 Steeples, Sonya 177 Stefanelli, Frances 70, 101, 168 Stevens, George 177 Stewart, Ida 20, 158 Stewart, Richard 129 Stewart’s 203 Stewert, Walter 158 Stewert, Willie 158 Stiff, Damita 53, 176, 177 Stiff, Hazell 84, 86, 87, 158 Stiff, Mr. ’ Mrs. Hazel 208 Student Council 52, 53 Student Life 8 Stupar, Katherine 188 Stupar, Richard 158 Suggs, Larryett 168 Sullivan, Timothy 77, 168 Superbowl IV 32 Surman, Ricky 168 Surney, Darren 63 Surney, Dwayne 55, 135, 168 Surney, Dwight 168 Svetanoff, Gerald 203 Svetanoff, Walter 195 Sweeney, Connie 177 Swimming 106, 107 Swisher, Margaret 140 Szczechowiak, Diana 188 Tt Tally, Ervin B. 188 Tanke, Mr. Mrs. John Lee 191, 208 Tanke, Valerie 120, 190 Tarbert, John 188 Tate, Felicia 102, 103, 177 Tate. John 89. 188 Tate, Kimberly 78 Tate, Melvin 158 Tate, Rochester 89 Taylor, Alisa 161 Taylor, Bernard 177 Taylor, Calcin 188 Taylor, Carol 177 Taylor, Christopher 177 Taylor, Cosby 161 Tavlor, Levester 188 Taylor, Lori 53, 76, 177 Taylor. Marcia 188 Tavlor, Robert 177 Taylor, Shantee 23, 168, 188 Taylor, Stephanie 102 Taylor, Tanya 161 Templin, Dave 81, 86, 113 Tennis 90 Terrell. Deronda 161 Terry, Gloria 136, 137 Terry, Mark 53, 67, 107, 113, 168 Thaxton, Deneen K. 74, 177 Theodoratos, Nick 188 Thomas, Andrell 53, 55, 65, 115, 158 Thomas, Darryl 168 Thomas. Terrie M. 53, 55, 76, 158 Thompson. Kenneth 177 Thompson, Lutonn 161 Thompson, Richard E. 188 Thompson, Robert G. 55, 161 Thompson. Unme 76, 80, 81, 188, 186 Tindall, Acquanetta M. 168 Tinsall, Novella 72, 177 Tinner. Debora 68. 158 Tinner. Patricia 168 Tinoco, Maria 158, 161 Tinoco, Norma 161 Tinoco, Patricia 100, 101, 188 Tinsley, Kenin 168 Tirikos, Kathy 65, 177 Tomazewski, James 177 Tomazewski. John 76, 168 Toney. Carla 134, 169 Toomer, Latanza 92, 93, 102, 115, 169 Toro, Denise 158, 64 Toro, .Joseph 188 Track 114, 115 Travis, Valeria R. 188 Traywick, Latanza 158 Trjkovski, Robert 69, 188 Trotter, Charise 177 Troutman, Rosanne 177 Trutting, Turea 158 Tsampis, Argie 20, 177 Tsaparikos, Theodus 61, 169 T-shirt Express 206 Tucker, James 14, 86, 88, 111, 169 Turner, Anthony 195, 177 Turner, Brian 55, 177 Turner, James 188 Turner, Lisa 159 Turner, Tangie 24, 54. 60, 55, 101, 159 Uu. Vv Utley, LeLoni 120 Valdez, Stephanie 188 Valenti, .John 131 Valladolid, Francisco 188 Valle, Carmen 64. 125 Vance, Eileen 140 Vance, Jewell 78 Vargas, Kathleen 161 Vargas, Ricardo 20, 63, 159 Vasile, Jerome 61, 161 Vazquez, Eneida 188 Vasquez, Gina 188 Vasquez, Ismael 97, 161 Vaxter, Mark 188 Vazanellis, George 188 Veal, Lloyd 188 Veech Flowers 199 Vega, Arlene 169 Vega, Lillian 188 Velazquez, Maria 188 Velez, Irma 177 Velez, Maria 177 Venegoni, Susan 152, 159 Vereb, Ernest 129 218-Index Villarruel, Charles 61, 169 Yilleneuve, Mark 14, 85, 86, 160 Vinson, Lori 21, 56, 57, 159 Volleyball 92, 93 Volochati, .Jennifer 188 Ww Waddell, Ronnie 189 Waddell, Thomas 159 Wade, Linda 79 W’adley, Cragi 188 Wadley. Mark 177 Waldon, Selena 21, 53, 178, 188 Walk, Tammy 188 Walker, Edward 55, 169, 190 W’alker, Robert 88, 169 Walker, Sharon 46, 188 Walker, Tomey 129 W’allace, Patricia 139, 169 Walsh, Edward 159 Walton, Henry 61, 169 Ward, Garry 115, 177 Ward, Rickey 177 Ward, Thomas 134 Ward, Tracy 188 Ware, Eric 188 Warren, Janet 100, 177 Warren, Robin 13, 159 Warren, Steven 45, 67, 132, 159 Washington, Greylen 177 Washington, Jesse 188 Washington, Katharine 7, 160 Washington, Keith 188 Washington, Valerie 161 W ' atkins, Shelia 13, 188 Watson, Aveletta 102, 189 W ' atson, Monetta 177 Watson, Monique 38, 53, 65, 101, 152, 160 Weathersby, Gwendolyn 160 Webb, Katherine 13, 45, 189 W T ebb. Mia 189 W ' ebbs, Marvin 169 Weber, Joseph 169 Weissmann 208 Welch, Kimberlynne 101, 189 Wells, Saundra 21, 53, 76, 153 Wesson, Latanya 160 Wisneski, Mr. Mrs. Jerry 208 Wheeler, Lee 120 W ' hite, Chaunda 177 White, Roslyn 54, 74, 115, 177 Whiting, Romona 169 W r hittaker, William 120 Wiechnik, Mr. Mrs. Anothony 208 Wiechnik, Linda 45. 169, 190 Wieczorek, John 131 Wiggins, Debra 169 Wiggins, Marlene 177 Wilczewski, Heidi 177 Wilderness, Carolyn 160 Wilderness, Eunice 67 Wilkerson, Edward 177 Wilkerson, Mary Elizabeth 139 Wilkerson, Rodney 189 Wilkins, Robin 189 Willett, Roderick 177 Williams, Artease 177 Williams, Bette 189 Williams, Carolyn 189 Williams, Carolyn 161 Williams, Clara 52, 53, 120, 178 Williams, Curtis 42, 55, 160 Williams, Deborah 55, 70, 80, 169 Williams, Joanne 177 Williams, John 189 Williams, Joy 61, 74, 160 Williams, Karla 189 Williams, La.Jean 189 Williams, La.Jeune 67, 177 Williams, Marcina 177 Williams, Marlene 160 Williams, Naomi 160 Williams, Ricky 189 Williams, Rosemary 189 Williams, Shenaye 189 Williams, Tanya 177 W illiams, Terry 189 Williams, Timothy 63, 122, 177 Williams, Tracy 177 Wilmington, Sharon 24, 76, 169 Wilson, Bruce 161 Wilson, Daniel 160, 115, 190 Wilson, Dawn 177 Wilson, Eugenia 120 Wilson, Ernest 126 Wilson, Jimmie 177 Wilson, Malcom 189 Wilson, Rodney 189 Wilson, Treg 177 Wilson, Vanita 189 Wilson, Verna 161 Winbom, Bonnie 79, 132, 161 Wilusz, Mr. Mrs. Theodore 208 Winbom, Diane 177 Winchester, Kristina 41, 74, 133, 160 Winchester, Robert 68, 80, 189 Winfrey, Sandra 160 Wingard, Danny 189 Wingard, Janice 160 Winters, Bettina 160 Wirick, Scott 161 Wise, Charlie 160 Wise Way 201 Wisneski, Michael 160 Witten, James 189 Wojtan, James 131 Woods, Anthony 24, 177 Woods, Douglas 189 Woods, Michael 160 Woods, Robert 45, 59, 60 W ' oodson, Donna 160 Wooley, Mona 177 Wooley, Rhoda 177 Wren, Vincent 177 Wrestling 104, 105 Wright, Deeetta 189 Wright, Timothy 10 W ' yant, William 155, 160 Wymer, Elizabeth 161 Yy,Zz Yates, Robert 127 York, Thomas 177 Y-Teens 76 Young, Carl 161 Young, Colette 189 Young, Darren 189 Young, Michael 160 Zambrana. Joe 169 Zamora, Amparo 169 Zamora, Mary 189 Zanders, Toshemia 169 Zarik, John 177 Zellmer, Mark 177 Zepeda, Teresa 189 Zezule, Jeffrey 177 Zupanoski, Spase 189 Student Council representative, junior Rosalyn Peeler should be helping out with the elections, but finds her accounting to be more important. Mr. Herman Shelby, government teacher, contemplates on the fact that he has no class to teach. In preparing for a job. Lew Wallace students learn to weld in metal shop. “I feel I learned most knowledge during the beginning of the school year, that is when I am not so lazy and I have a good outlook on school,” said junior Mike Manning. The mind is a golden vault filled with knowledge. This knowledge is gained through conversations and teachings at LW. At LW a lot of conversation goes on. Friendship is one key factor here. In between classes people have the urge to stop and talk to other people, most students are late for class. “Friendship is like a pair of of designer jeans they stay with you and don’t fade out,” said junior Darryl Fray Ion. Some of the teachers here at LW are like friends as well as teachers. They help us through our four years and give us the most knowledge and advice they can. Friendship, knowledge grow throughout the year After being presented with the class key, Michael Kirklen, junior class president gives a thank you to the senior class. As the weather gets nicer, the gym classes go outside where various physical exercises take place. LW remembers ‘best of times’ As we have talked about gold throughout this book, a realization has come to mind. That is that gold can stand for anything of high quality or meaning. The school of Lew Wallace is a piece of gold in itself. It is a building of high quality and it’s structure gives the appearance of a bold and noble school, just like General Lew Wallace was a bold and noble man. The school holds memories of the past 50 classes. Like in our minds we hold memories of our lives. But, do memories last forever? How long is forever? Junior Rosalyn Peeler said, “Forever is from now until it’s over with.” That sums it up in a few words, but what is it. It must be life, but when a portion of your life is over with you have memories to remember it. Freshman Mari Anne Solivais said, “Memories don’t last forever because you have new ones and the old ones fade away.” Closing-223 During an English class free period, soph¬ omore Bridget Ferguson catches up on her reading. MH f As the school year nears the end, students find more time to relax outside. Before commencement seniors, nervous and scared, prepare for the event. If you haven’t noticed we have been experiencing a gold rush in 1981, but not a lot of gold just “A TOUCH OF GOLD”. The Quill and Blade staff selected this theme to symbolize the high quality of spirit and achievement expressed by the students in this special year. Being that ’81 was the 50th graduating class, of course gold meant something to the seniors, and because black and gold are the school colors, gold means something to everyone. It was a golden year in many ways. Reconstruction of the auditorium and library were in its final stages while students excelled in academic endeavors receiving city-wide and national recognition. So we put together this 1981 yearbook to show everyone that throughout the year we have experienced a “A TOUCH OF GOLD” in many memorable ways. The Quill and Blade staff was able to record all of the historical events as well as your golden memories of 1981. 224-A Touch Of Gold .-•f 4 i