Louise High School - Hornet Yearbook (Louise, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1980 volume:

The Class of 1980 Louise High School Louise, Texas The Senior Class of 1980 wishes to express our thanks to the student body, teachers, administra- tors, sponsors, parents, families, and the community for their support. Without your help, this yearbook would not be possible. We hope that in the future, this annual will help you recall the experiences, great friends, and good times that we all have shared. SCHOOL BOARD JEROME VESELKA Vice-President ARVID SCHOENEBERG President JOHNNY CHROMCAK Secretary Picture Not Available JAMES HEARD LARRY HOLUB JOHNNY SCHMIDT EDWARD WENDEL SCHOOL SECRETARIES 5 PEOPLE WE APPRECIATE BUS DRIVERS G. Lehnert, D. Billington, S. Francis, L. Krenek, V. Robinson. Bottom Row: B. Youngblood, B. Morton, G. Stogner. TAX COLLECTOR Edwin Dornak AIDES Mrs. Shelton Mrs. Lehnert Mrs. Marek Mrs. Stockton Mrs. Branscum CUSTODIANS Phillip Allen CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Koenig Mrs. Orsak Mrs. Krauskopf Mrs. Marek 6 - v MRS. PATTI MONTELLO Kindergarten MRS. ERCYLE HENDERSON Fourth Grade MR. VIRGIL QUINTERO Coach. Drivers Ed. MRS. BERNICE POLASEK First Grade MRS. MARTHA NELL WEBB Fifth Grade MRS. EVELYN LILIE Math MRS. PATSY SANDERS Second Grade MRS. SHYAN CUNNINGHAM Language Arts MRS. LILLIAN HAMBLEN Resource MRS. GLORIA APPLING Third Grade MR. BENNIE MORTON Language Arts MRS. ARTIE MAE MENEFEE Math 8 MISS JOY PITTMAN Coach, Biology, Science MRS. MILDRED SPANIHEL Homemaking MRS. WYNELLE STRNADEL English, Spanish MISS LIZ KRENEK Science, P.E. MR. JOHN CARLESTON Vocational Ag. MR. TOM LOVEJOY Coach, Math MR. BILL YOUNGBLOOD Social Studies MR. BILL JOHNSON Coach, Chemistry, Math MR. MIKESTOGNER Social Studies MRS. SHERRY STOGNER MRS. CAROL COTTEN Business. Art English, History 9 vr m MR. GEORGE LEHNERT Guidance MRS. SHIRLEY HAHN Title I MR. JAMES HENDERSON Band, Social Studies r Mi W MRS. VIRGINIA PETERSON Nurse MRS. ELAINE ROWLAND Music MRS. DEBRA HAMMAN Title I MRS. MAMIE RECK Coach, Science SENIOR SPONSORS MR. BILL JOHNSON MRS SHERRY STOGNER MRS. CAROL COTTEN 10 11 CYNTHIA MARIE (Cindy) CARLESTON Born: October 6, 1961, Ganado, Texas. Basketball 1,2, 3; Track 1; Tennis 1,2, 3, 4, FHA1, 2, 3, 4; Area Meeting 1; FHA Award 3; Powder Puff Football 2, 3, 4; FTA 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama 1,2, 4; Treasurer 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Experimental Ensemble 3; Twirler 2, 3; Drum Major 4; State Solo 2, 3, 4; State Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Band Sweetheart 4; Jr - Sr. Prom Server 2. Likes: Country and Western music, Kenny Rogers, weekends, riding around El Campo, and going to dances. Dislikes: Staying home on weekends, homework, not having anything to do, and two-faced people. Favorite Pastimes: Going to El Campo, and having a good time. Favorite Song: “She Believes in Me. Plans for the Future: College KAREN SUE CHURAN Born: March 10, 1962, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,2, 3, 4, Alt. Twirler 2; Twirler 3, 4; State Twirling Ens. 3, 4; Experimental Ens. 1,2, 3, 4; Band Sweetheart Nominee 4: FHA 1,2,3, 4, Powder Puff 2; FTA 2, 3.4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2; Librarian 4; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; Tennis 1, Lions Club Queen Nominee Likes: Longhorns, going places, being with friends, Mexican food, and pizza. Dislikes: Aggies, staying home, frogs, and people who think they are better than others. Favorite Pastime. Being with someone very special. Favorite Songs “Please Don't Go and “Sad Eyes.” Plans for the Future: College. RAMONA MARIE HAJOVSKY Born: May 19, 1962, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,2, 3, 4; Alt. Twirler 1; Twirler 2, 3; Head Twirler 4; State Solo 2,3, 4; State Ensemble 2,3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2,3,4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; FTA 2,3,4. Likes: Going out on weekends, shrimp, twirling, Country and Western music, and having a good time. Dislikes: People who think they are “it, onions, homework, and Aggies. Favorite Pastimes: Being with triends, riding around, and going to dances. Favorite Song You Decorated My Lite. Plans for the Future: Undecided. Born: July 21,1962, Dallas, Texas. FHA 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 4; Tennis 4; Powder Puff Football 4 Likes: DALLAS COWBOYS, seafood, horses, football, traveling, and going to the beach. Dislikes: Pittsburgh Steelers, two-faced people, and getting up early on weekends. Favorite Pastimes: Riding in that special car, going to dances, and horseback riding Favorite Songs: Rest Your Love on Me.” Lead Me On. Plans for the Future: College and Marriage. DONNA CAROL HRNCIR SANDRA ROSE KOUDELA dorn: November 10, 1961, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1,2, 3,4; Vice President 4; Parliamentarian 3; State Convention 2; FTA 2, 3, 4; Parliamentarian 4; Student Council; Reporter 4; Class Treasurer 3; FFA Sweetheart 2; Class Favorite 1; Basketball 1,2; Band 1; JR-SR Banquet Server 2; Graduation Usher 3; Homecoming Queen Nominee 4; Annual Staff 4 Likes: Going to the beach, dances, weekends, seafood, Houston Oilers, and being with friends. Dislikes: Monday mornings, having nothing to do, and arguing. Favorite Pastime: Being with someone very special. Favorite Song: “You Decorated My Life. Plans for the Future: College and marriage. CAROL JEAN KRAUSKOPF Born: October 24, 1961, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; FHA Award 2, 3; Outstanding Future Homemaker 3; Area Meeting 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 2, 3, 4; Queen Escort 4; District Typing Alt. 3; Tennis 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Band 1,2; Gulf Coast Area Band 1; Experimental Ensemble 1; Annual Reporter 1; Annual Staff 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Server 2; FTA 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2,4. Likes: Country and Western music, Kenny Rogers, going to El Campo, weekends, and having a good time. Dislikes: Boring weekends during deer season, being lied to, and getting up early. Favorite Pastime: Being with a very special person Favorite Song: You Decorated My Life.” Plans for the Future: College. u JULIA ANN LEOPOLD Born: March 16, 1962, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,2, 3, 4; Twirler 4; State Ens 4; Experimental Band Ens. 1,2, 3, 4; FHA 1.2, 3, 4; FT A 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2; Powder Puff Football 2, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Manager 4; Track 1,3; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 3,4. Likes: Weekends, dances, Dallas Cowboys, Mexican food, and shrimp. Dislikes: Homework, being bored, stuck-up people, people who think they are it, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Oilers. Favorite Pastimes: Traveling, having fun, and being with my friends. Favorite Songs: Rest Your Love On Me Awhile and Just When I Needed You Most. Plans for the Future: College ELIZABETH ANNE (Chromcak) LOVEJOY Born: October 23,1961, El Campo, Texas. Class President 3, 4; Annual Reporter 2; Basketball • 1,2; Track 1; Tennis 1; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; FHA Award 1; Area Meeting 2; Powder Puff Football 2; Band 1; FTA 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2, 4; Librarian 3,4; Annual Staff 4. Likes: Cold weather, Dallas Cowboys, and holidays. Dislikes: School, onions, and rainy weather. Favorite Song: Too Much Heaven Favorite Pastime: Being with Jeff and Jenifer. THERESA JEAN MERTA Born: October 7,1961, El Campo, Texas. Speech and Drama 1,2, 4; FT A 2, 3, 4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1; Class Parliamentarian 3; District Typing Alt. 3; Jr.-Sr. Prom Server 2; Basketball 1,2, 3; Track 2; Tennis 1; Annual Staff 4; Powder Puff Football 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4 Likes: HOUSTON OILERS, horses, weekends, dances, tennis, lemons, and going places. Dislikes: Having nothing to do, homework, getting up early, Mondays, liars, and arguing. Favorite Pastime: Spending time with David. Favorite Songs: You Needed Me and You Decorated My Life. Plans for the Future: Marriage and College. VERONICA AUXILIADORA OLIVER Born: August 6,1962, San Jose, California. FTA 2, 3, 4; Historian 4; State Meeting 4; District Meeting 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Pres. 4; Dist. Poetry 2, 3, 4; Prose 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Area Meeting 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 2, 4; Graduation Usher 2; Annual Staff 4; Dist. Spelling 3; Tennis 4; Librarian 3; Class Secretary 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; The STING Staff 4 Likes: Weekends, riding around, and being with friends. Dislikes: Homework, waking up early, arguing and Mondays. Favorite Pastime: Being with someone very special. Favorite Song: Still.” Plans for the Future: College 16 BELINDA JEAN (B.J.) PONCIK Born: August 23, 1962, El Campo, Texas FHA 1,2, 3, 4; FHA Award 1,2, 3; Powder Puff Football 2, 4; FT A 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 1, 2, 4; Senior Play Crew 1,2; Lions Club Queen 2; Annual Statf 4; Varsity Basketball 1,3,4; Track 1,2, 3; Tennis 3, 4; Bluebonnet Girls' State 3; Band 1,2; Band Ensemble 2; Gulf Coast Area Band 1,2 Likes: Shrimp. Mexican food, riding around, dances, weekends and sleeping late. Dislikes: Liars, homework, arguments and staying home on weekends. Favorite Pastime: Being with someone very special. Favorite Song: You Decorated My Life Plans for the Future: College REBECCA LEANN (Becky) ROOME Born: December 11,1961, Wharton, Texas. FHA 1,2,3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2; Pep Squad 1; Band 1; FTA 3, 4; Librarian 3. Likes: Talking, reading books, TEXAS AGGIES, DALLAS COWBOYS, joking around, and meeting guys. Dislikes: LONGHORNS, liver, OILERS, being depressed, homework, and being lonely. Favorite Pastimes: Listening to music, talking with my mama, and being with deaf people. Favorite Songs: You Needed Me and The Three Rusty Nails. Plans for the Future: College. SHEILA MARIE VAJDOS Born: June 30. 1962, Northampton. Massachusetts Class Secretary 2, 4. Vice President 3; Junior Class Favorite; Varsity Basketball 1 - 4; All District 1 st Team Guard 2, All District 2nd Team 3; Captain 4 Track 1-4; Regional Alt. 1; Regional Track 2; State Track 3; Track Sweetheart Nominee 2; Tennis 1; FHA 1 - 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Area III Officer 4; National Meeting, State Convention 3; Powder Puff Football 2-4; Powder Puff Queen Escort, FHA Award 1; Area Meeting 1 - 4, FTA 2 - 4; Secretary 4, Speech and Drama Club 1,2,4; Vice Pres 4; Student Council 2 - 4, Vice Pres 3; President 4; JR- SR Banquet Server 2; Graduation Usher 1; Annual Staff 4; Cheerleader 2-4; Head 3; Homecoming Queen Nominee; State Typing 3; National Honor Society 3. 4; Librarian 3; Lions Club Queen Nominee. Likes Watching soap operas, laughing, and being with friends. Dislikes Tests and humid weather Favorite Song: Babe. By These Words Ye Shall Know Her. I want the middle! Plans for the Future: A lot of good living. CYNTHIA ANN WENDEL Born July 20, 1962, El Campo, Texas Class Treasurer 3, 4; Band 1; Varsity Basketball 1.2, 3, 4, All-District 2nd Team 3; Captain 4; Track 1,2, 3. 4, Regional Track 3: District Typing 3; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Football 2, 3. 4; FFA Sweetheart 4; FTA 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Speech and Drama Club 1, 2. 4; Annual Staff 4; Cheerleader 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4; DAR Award Nominee; Homecoming Queen Nominee Likes: Daydreaming, horses, watching soap operas, Mexican food. The Dallas Cowboys, dances, running around with friends, and acting crazy, the 12, cold weather, and sports. Dislikes: Smart-alecks, stuck-up people, homework every night, muggy weather, sitting home on weekends, and sore muscles Favorite Pastimes Being with someone special and going to the bay Favorite Songs: You Decorated My Life, Still, and Three Times a Lady. By These Words Ye Shall Know Her “If you're lucky. Plans for the Future College and more fun times LAURIE BETH SLOVAK Born November 2, 1961, El Campo, Texas. Class Treasurer 1; Class Reporter 3, 4. Class Favorite 2; Varsity Basketball 1.2,3, All District Honorable Mention 3; Track 1,2, 3, 4 Regional Alt 1; Regional Track 2; State Track 3; FHA 1,2, 3. 4, Secretary 4; State Convention 3, Powder Putt Football 2. 3, 4. Powder Putt Queen Escort 4, FTA 1, 2. 3. 4, Vice President 3, President 4 . Student Council 1,2, 3, 4; Reporter 3; Secretary 4, Speech and Drama Club 1,2,4, Secretary 4, Senior Play 1. 2, JR-SR Banquet Server 2; Annual Staff 4, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Librarian 3. 4; Band 1 Likes Houston Oilers, cheeseburgers, dances, and a good laugh Dislikes Roaches, deer season, foggy weather, and headaches Favorite Pastime: Being with someone special Favorite Songs: Rappers Delight and Still. Plans for the Future: Living life to its fullest WANDA CAROL STAVINOHA Born June 30, 1961. El Campo. Texas FHA 1.2. 3. 4. Basketball 1,2. Band 1.2; Track 1,2, 4. Likes Going to dances, seafood, Houston Oilers Dislikes: Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, staying home on weekends, homework, and English Favorite Pastime Riding around. Favorite Song Please Don't Go. Plans for the Future: Undecided FRANCES ROSE ZBRANEK Born September 20, 1961, El Campo, Texas. Tennis 1; Pep Squad 1; Librarian 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; FTA 2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 2, 4; Poetry 2, 3, 4; UIL Typing and Spelling Alt. 3; Annual Stall 4. Likes: Weekends, being with someone special, and Mexican food Dislikes: Homework, spiders, and people who think they are it. Favorite Pastimes: Going places and being with friends. Favorite Song: Missing You. Plans for the Future: College. DAVID ALLEN BUBELA Born: August 16, 1961, Whitesands, New Mexico. Football 3, 4; Manager 1; Area Vocational School: Auto Mechanics 4 Likes: Cars and good food Dislikes: Boring teachers and homework. Favorite Pastimes: Hunting, waterskiing, women and fishing. Favorite Songs: Take This Job and Shove It and In Heaven There Is No Beer. Plans for the Future Oil field worker. THOMAS ANTON (Kookie) GARCIA Born: April 28. 1962, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Ens. Contest 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Tennis 2,3, 4; Track 1; Speech and Drama Club 1,4; FTA 3, 4; JR-SR Prom Server 2. Likes: Going out on weekends, going to the movies, my girlfriend, Oilers, and playing golf with my friends. Dislikes: Steelers, stuck-up people, and being told no. Favorite Pastimes: “Cruisin, hunting, golfing, fishing, and playing football. Favorite Song: Please Don't Go.” Plans for the Future: College MICHAEL ROY GIESALHART Born: December 13, 1960, El Campo, Texas. FTA 4; Bonfire Committee 3, 4; AVS 3, 4; ICT 3, 4 Likes: Parties, dances, and foxy women. Dislikes: Pop music, nagging teachers, and homework. Favorite Pastime: Cruising around in my old red bomb. Favorite Song: Please Don't Go. Plans for the Future: Oil Field Worker. 21 CLIFFORD JOHN JANSKY Born: January 29, 1962, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,2,3, 4; Band Beau Nominee 4. Likes: DALLAS COWBOYS, TEXAS LONGHORNS, and eating Mexican food. Dislikes: People who think they are it” and liver. Favorite Pastimes: Watching TV, being with my friends, and listening to rock music and Country and Western music. Favorite Songs: Sleeping Single in a Double Bed and Coward of the County.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. DOUGLAS EDWARD KOUDELA Born: October 11, 1961, El Campo, Texas FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Band 1,2; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3; Powder Puff Coach 4; Jr. Chapter Conducting Team 1; Wharton County Youth Fair 1, 2,3,4 Likes: Going out on weekends, hunting, being outdoors, working on a farm, and DALLAS COWBOYS. Dislikes: Stuck-up people, homework, school, and being told what to do. Favorite Pastime: Going out on weekends with my friends. Favorite Song: Coward of the County. Plans for the Future: Farming. 22 JAMES DONALD LOVEJOY Born: March 23,1962, Port Lavaca, Texas. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1; Golt 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1,2, 3. 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Speech and Drama Club 1,2; Regional Alt. Golf 3; Regional Alt. Tennis 3. Likes: Pittsburgh Steelers, Sports, Soft and hard rock music, summer. Dislikes: Dallas Cowboys, homework, stuck-up people, and being bored. Favorite Pastimes. Going to dances, being with friends, and being lazy. Favorite Songs: Come Sail Away” and “Sail On.” Plans for the Future: College. TERRY MICHAEL MAREK Born: August 22,1962, El Campo, Texas. Basketball 1,2,3; 4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Reg. 3; Tennis 1,2, 3, 4; Reg. 3; Science 3, 4; Band 1,2,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4, Number Sense 1; Class Treasurer 1; Class Favorite 1; Graduation Usher 2; JR-SR Banquet Server 2; Band Beau Nominee. Likes: Playing basketball, Houston Rockets, rock music, holidays, and orange juice. Dislikes: Cats, noisy people. Dallas Cowboys, and hot days. Favorite Pastimes: Being with someone very special, fishing, and playing basketball Favorite Songs: Father and Son and Oh Very Young.” Plans for the Future: College JIMMY FRED MARTINEZ Born: November 19,1961, Ganado, Texas. Football 3; Band 1,2; Area Vocational School 4; Class Parliamentarian 1; FT A 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Server 2. Likes: Acid-Rock music, girls, long hair, motorcycles, sports, and having fun on weekends. Dislikes: Haircuts, English, and being bored. Favorite Pastimes: Going to dances and being with my friends. Favorite Songs: Rappers Delight” and Babe Plans for the Future: Work. By These Words Ye Shall Know Him: You gots to be insane!” JOE G. MARTINEZ Born: August 16, 1960, Ganado, Texas. Football 1,2,3; Offensive lineman honorable mention; Track 1; Basketball 1; Band 1,2, 3; Speech and Drama Club 1; Band Experimental Ensemble 1. Likes: Football, growing a good beard, cold weather, and women. Dislikes: Big mouth girls, night shifts, and 100 lb. sacks. Favorite Pastime: Driving my big Ford. Favorite Songs: Come Sail Away and Dream Weaver.” Plans for the Future: Work. 24 EMIL JOHN (Waymil) ORSAK, JR. Born: September 29, 1961, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2,3, 4; First Team All-District Tackle and Middle Linebacker; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; All-District Honorable Mention 3; Varsity Track 1,2; J.V. Track 3; Golf 3, 4; FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Student Advisor 4, Powder Puff Band 1; Powder Puff Cheerleader 3; Powder Puff Coach 4; Powder Puff Queen Nominee 4; Band 1,2. Likes: Chevys, football, DALLAS COWBOYS, HOUSTON OILERS, and T-Birds. Dislikes: Ford pick-ups, stuck-up people, smart alecks, English, fights, and breaking up with someone you really care about. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around, and being with that one special person. Favorite Songs: The Coward of the County and Babe Plans for the Future: Play college football. KEVIN WILLIAM PONCIK Born. August 22,1961, Ganado, Texas FFA 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Chapter Conducting Team 1; Football 1.2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4; Powder Puff Band 1, 2; Cheerleader 3; Coach 4, Powder Puff Nominee 4; Band 1; Track 1; One Act Play 1,2; Regional Alt. 2; Golf 1,2,3, 4; Regional Alt. 3; Number Sense 1. Likes: Football, HOUSTON OILERS, and Chevys. Dislikes: Dead batteries, homework, and research papers. Favorite Pastime: Being with a special someone. Favorite Song: Long Time. Plans for the Future: College. PABLO (Paul) RAMIREZ ANTHONY JAMES (Tony) SPANIHEL Born: May 12, 1962, Austin, Texas. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Golf 1,2, 3, 4; J.V. Track 3; FFA 1,3,4; Powder Puff Band 1,2; Coach 4; Cheerleader 3; Chapter Conducting Team 1; Speech and Drama Club 2, 4; One Act Play 2. Likes: Rock music, going out on weekends, Chevy trucks, Houston Oilers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and rodeos. Dislikes: Staying home on weekends, Dallas Cowboys, homework, Ford trucks, and stuck-up people. Favorite Pastimes: “Cruisin, watching TV, and being with friends. Favorite Song: “Let the Good Times Roll. Plans for the Future: College Born. November 22,1961, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2, 4; Track 1,2, 3; Tennis 1,3; Band 1,2, 4; Experimental Ens. 1; Area Vocational 3; Speech and Drama Club 4 Likes: Dallas Cowboys, acid-rock music, sports, hunting, fishing, hot rods, fords, motorcycles, football, orange juice, and winter. Dislikes: Mustard, onions, Pittsburgh Steelers, homework, essays, and being bored. Favorite Pastimes: Going to the dances, being with my friends, and running in the Houston Marathon. Favorite Songs: “My Sharona and “Traveling Man. Plans for the Future: College MICHAEL LOUIS STAVINOHA Born: June 16, 1962, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2,3, 4; All District 4, Hon. Mention 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4, All District 3; Track 1.2, 3; Regional Track 3; Golt 2, 3, 4; Regional Alt. 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; FTA 4; Speech and Drama Club 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4; Class Parli. 2. Likes: Sports, being with my friends, weekends, and the Houston Oilers. Dislikes: Homework, ''smart-alecks, and referees Favorite Pastimes: Going to dances, watching the Houston Oilers on T.V., and hanging around with my friends. Favorite Songs: Please Don’t Go and Coward of the County. Plans for the Future: College RANDY JOHN STRNADEL Born: September 23, 1961, El Campo, Texas. Basketball 1,4; Tennis 1,2, 3,4. State Alternate 1. 2; State 3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Region Ensemble 1,2,3, 4; State Ensemble 2, 3: District Number Sense 1,2, 3; District Spelling 3, 4, Speech and Drama Club 1; Class President 1,2; Class Treasurer 4; Jr. and Sr, Banquet Server 2; Student Council 3, 4: Honor Student 1,2,3: Band Beau 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; DAR Award 4 Likes: Tennis, Porsches, Saturday Night Live. Dallas Cowboys, and holidays. Dislikes: Houston Oilers, Corvettes, snares Favorite Pastimes: Playing tennis, going to the show, watching T V. Favorite Song: “Tomorrow ” Plans for the Future: College SCOTT WILLIAM STRNADEL ANDREW JEROME VESELKA Born: October 1, 1961, Ganado. Texas Football 1,2,3. 4; All-District 4; Captain 4. Track 1,2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Regional Alt 3; Band 1; Class Vice-Pres. 2, 4; Class Favorite 3; Graduation Usher 3; Slide Rule 1: Science 3, 4; Student Council 1.2; National Honor Society 3; FFA 1.2, 3, 4. Vice-Pres 3, President 4, Chapter Conducting 1, Star Chapter Farmer 2, State Convention 3, Powder Puff: Band 1, Cheerleader 3, Coach 4; FHA Beau 4. Likes: Football, volleyball, golf, water skiing, good music, a special someone. Dislikes: Homework, studying for tests, big-mouth people, and cheap shots in football. Favorite Pastimes: Going to the bay. hunting, watching TV, and Being with someone that is special in my life. Favorife Song: “Rest Your Love On Me Plans for the Future: College Born: August 31,1962, El Campo, Texas. Class Officer 1; Jr. Sr. Prom Server 2; FFA 1,2,3, 4; Star Greenhand 1; Diversified Livestock Production Award 2, 3; State and Area III Convention 3; Officer 4; FFA Showstring 1.2, 3, 4; Powder Puff Band 1; Powder Puff Cheerleader 2,3; Powder Puff Coach 4; Powder Puff Queen 4 Likes. Livestock shows, good-looking pickups, rodeos, going out on weekends, hunting, Dallas Cowboys and Cheerleaders Dislikes: Houston Oilers, stuck-up people, English, hangovers, Monday mornings, hard rock. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around, going to Houston livestock shows. Favorite Songs. You Decorated My Life Heartache Tonight. Plans for the Future: College and future millionaire. CALVIN ADAM DOMINIC WARZECHA Born: May 7, 1962, Westhoff, Texas Tennis 1,2, 4, Lone Star Boys' State 3; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Area Vocational School. Likes: Rock music, reading, horror movies, and messing around.” Favorite Pastimes: Being with close friends, and just having a good time Favorite Song: Because The Night.” Plans for the Future: Roman Catholic Priesthood. KEVIN JERRY WINZENRIED Born: March 28, 1962, El Campo, Texas. FFA 1,2, 4; Chapter Conducting Team 1; Powder Puff Cheerleader 2; Assistant Powder Puff Coach 4; Powder Puff Band 1; Wharton Youth Fair 1,4 Likes: Hunting, fishing, Dallas Cowboys, and girls Dislikes: School, homework, English, and hospitals. Favorite Pastimes: Going out on weekends, and having fun. Favorite Song: You Don't Love Me Anymore.” Plans for the Future: Farming DEDICATION Mrs. Glenna Romoser To these people who have dedicated so much of their time and effort for our class, we are proud to dedicate our 1980 Hor- net to them. Our sincere thanks. The 1980 Senior Class Mr Bill Johnson. Mrs Martha Nell Webb. Mrs Helen Carleston, Mrs Carol Cotlen. Mrs Delores Krauskopf. and Mr Gene Stogner 30 Juniors Dwayne Courville Fred Francis Michael Koudela Bruce Krauskopf Joseph Leal Marvin Long Reynaldo Lucio Richard Merta Luis Miranda David Mondrik Charles Monroe Duane Naiser Hugh Ochoa Rene Ochoa David Overman Terry Pavlu Frank Reck Dirk Robinson Monty Rubesh Greg Spanihel Carl Warzecha Gerald Wendel Billy Williams Thomas Williams 32 Juniors Charlotte Barclay Karen Bezdek Sandra Buenger Laurie Buzek Doris Chovanec Kelly Clements Karen Griffin Jeanenne Johnson Yvonne Krpec Fay Long Deanne Marek Lisa Morton Rachel Roome Gia Rowland Dannette Wilson Gail Winzenreid NOT PICTURED Kathy Gutierrez Sponsors Miss Krenek Mr Quintero 33 JUNIOR FAVORITES Doanne Marok Orog Spanihel 34 COLLINS MUSIC CENTER El Campo, Te«as 77437 Phone (713) 543 2928 Old Hywy. 59 Sophomores Bobby Adase Glen Bubela Roland Holik Gabriel Lucio Robert Marek Doroteo Ochoa Bruce Poncik Daryl Popp Lee Roddy Florentino Rodriguez Leonard Solis NOT PICTURED Placido Guajardo Kenneth McClain Terry Olsovsky 36 Qophomores JoEtta Boysen Linda Buzek Debra Cardenas Carol Denton LuAnne Drozd Estella Gonzalez Michelle Holub Shallee Holub Debbie Hrncir Monica Hubenak Kathryn Koudela Mary Miranda Gwen Owens Delores Palacios Becky Perez Lisa Poncik Sharon Wendel Tammy Yackel NOT PICTURED Felicia Callis Sponsors Mr Stogner Mrs. Lilie 37 luAnne Drozd Darryl Popp LACKS Furniture Appliances — T.V. Carpet — Stereo Furniture Center of El Campo 543-6886 Manager J. V. Ripple Freshmen Glen Buenger Elton Callis Howard Callis Jay Clancy James Francis John Francis Chris Fucik Manuel Garcia Thomas Krauskopf Richard Leal Joseph Malota Timmy Ochoa Isidore Perez Sam Popp Mark Rodriguez Douglas Slovak Greg Strnadel Kenneth Thomas Robert Vajdos Julian Warzecha NOT PICTURED Edmund Beltran 40 Freshmen Cindy Buzek Kimberly Courville Ester DeLeon Brenda Galvan Herlinda Gonzalez Betty Jo Knebel Marsha Knebel Maria Lucio Lisa Marek Terry Roddy Christine Solis Lydia Warner Lori Wilson Kathy Yackel Sponsors Mr. Henderson Mrs. Reck 41 — Lisa Marek Tom Krauskopf THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK El Campo, Texas Member FDIC Top Row D Mondrik. T Fondon. K Stockton, D Hrncir. R Hardeway. J Hubenak 2nd Row M Martinez. J Bar- rera. R Churan. R Popp. R Merta. H Anderson. B Galvan 3rd Row R Sablatura. J Morton. J Stehno. 6 John- son. D Crowell. J Michna Bottom Row H Sulak. L Howell. C Veselka. F Leopold. D Gonzalez. J Barklay. C Morton. M Martinez 44 Top Row D Spamhel. T Owens. A Miller. G Buzek. S Miller. M Phillips. P Adase. M Popp Second Row J Popp. R Robinson. D Griffin. D Brewer, H Roddy. D Holub. C Cletnents. R Marek Third Row C livanec. P. Garcia. R Lira. S Stavmoha, A Hendrix. J Ochoa. E Garza, S Perez Top Row T. Bega. P Bega B Poncik, D Koudela, R Callis. P Merta. L Wendel. A Merta Second Row D Schoeneberg, D Palacios. A Roome. C Howray. R Roddy. B Stavmoha. S Garcia. T Janak Third Row M Piwonka. G Anderson. A Hardeway. B Tucker. G Anderson. T Popp. K Anderson. W Bennett Fourth Row C Perez. N Ochoa. E Gonzales. R Sulak. M Clancy. J Rodriguez. J Adase Bottom Row M Sulak. L Araguz. C Sablatura. S Macha. J Vitera. B Ochoa. S Hubenak. P Lucio, M Pavlu 45 Top Row R Valigura. W Miller, S. Jackson. P Wessels. R DeLeon. L Stogner. T Jackson Second Row D Hrncir. S Soria. L Miller. E Garza. M Stavinoha. L Solis. R Bezdek. S Buzek Third Row M Garza. S Koudela. E Janak. M Ferguson. E Galvan. C Krpec. J Vitera Bottom Row T Nielson. B Merta. L Francis. V Olsovsky. K Shelton. S. Hubenak. K Denton. D Fucik, R Araguz 46 Top Row T. Fondon. C. Pemberton. P Wedel, K Jackson. T Poncik Second Row M Muzik. C Mondrik. L. Merta. B Gonzalez. S. Anderson, D. Lilie Third Row R Garza. P Perez. H Hernandez. N. Simko. D. Livanek, J Sulak. C. Lucio. Bottom Row: K. Stehno. J. Phillips. E Miller. D Brewer. S. Courville. S Merta. P Vitera. A Garcia Top Row A Clancy. J Popp. J. Crowell, S Lucio, A. North Second Row D Schoeneberg. M Pemberton, M Koudela. M Barclay. M Eugarrios. V Miller Third Row J. Ochoa. R Churan. T Adamik, A Palacios. M Ochoa. L Schoeneberg, T Galow Bottom Row J. Martinez. T Shelton. A Salazar. T. Ochoa. L Johnson. L Morion. E Garza. I Garcia. S Sulak Top Row R Merta. S Merta. L Cardenas. T Jackson, L Tucker, M Roddy. A Taska. S Denton Second Row B Neilson. J. Fondon. T Nunez. M Garcia. R Leal. R Popp. A Gonzales. D Hrncir Third Row D Martinez. R Gon- zales. D Hendrix. D Means. D Garcia. R Garcia. R Wagner Bottom Row M Krasucky. C Clark. P Kutchka. K Burge. C Harmon. B Mauch. L Johnson. K Popp. S Fucik 47 Top Row B Clark. C Anderson. I. Feliu. W Janak. B Baklik. C Pustejovsky. M Matus. S. Overman Second Row T. Williams. J. Roades. J Araguz. C. Jackson. T. Sulak. T. Galow. J Holub Bottom Row J. Johnson. J Gonzales. L Simko. T Schulze. S Schoeneberg. A McClain. A Long. D Ochoa. C Bledsoe Top Row S Janak. R Cedillo, L Socha. J Smithwick. J. Merta. M Buzek. D Wendel Second Row J Garza. D Harmon. C Autry. W Shelton. M Eugarrios. M lilie. P Johnson Bottom Row M Gonzales. T Means. K Horn. L Thomas. L. Tindol. J Solis, K Popp. C Feliu. P Perez 48 Tom D. Henderson — President Les Cranek, Jr. — Seed Division Mgr. tide TIDE PRODUCTS, INC. Only the Best Is Fit to Be Tide Box 1107 El Campo, TX Randy Strnadel Cindy Carleston MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MOST HANDSOME Sandy Koudela Andy Veselka METRO AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, INC. Quality Service at Competitive Prices Aerial U ' Seeding — Spraying — Fertilizing P.O. Box 1240 El Campo, Texas 77437 Phone 543-6241 53 Terry Marek Cynthia Wendel SKROVAN'S GROCERY AND MARKET Self-Serve Gas Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Slcrovan pf, Louise 2990 54 James Lovejoy SheHaVajdos JESSE GIBSON CHEVROLET, INC. 543 3321 El Campo, Texas 55 8 8 T T A A R T E Calvin Warzecha Belinda Poncik B G L 1 U R E L B 8 0 N 8 N T E A T T E A R M E E V R 0 1 L C U A T N 1 0 N D. D. HILLYER SON Louise, Texas Quality Always Higher Than Price Serving the Community Since 1909 57 IN MEMORIAM MRS. ELIZABETH RILEY TOM WILLIAMS 1st TEAM OFF. MICHAEL STAVINOHA 2nd TEAM OFF. HON. MEN. DEFENSE ANDYVESELKA 1st TEAM DEF. 2nd TEAM OFF. VARSITY FOOTBALL EMIL ORSAK 1st TEAM OFF. 1st TEAM DEF KEVIN PONCIK HON. MEN. DEFENSE B B GULF SERVICE STATION David A. Bezdek P.O. Box 102 Louise, Texas 77455 GERALD WENDEL 2nd TEAM DEF. 60 Billy Williams 2nd Team Def. Hon. Men. Off. Marvin Long Fred Francis 2nd Team Def. Hon. Men Off. James Lovejoy Tony Spanihel Thomas Garcia David Bubela Paul Ramirez Rene Ochoa MUSTANG EXPLORATION CO., INC. Herbert Roades, President P.O. Box 272 Ph. 648-2641 Louise, Texas Active in Oil and Gas Exploration 61 Howard Callis Greg Spanihel Reynaldo Lucio J.V. FOOTBALL 7 ■ • V Compliments of SABLATURA'S GROCERY Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sablatura Best Wishes to the Hornets Louise, Texas 62 HOMECOMING SANDY KOUDELA MICHAEL STAVINOHA SHEILA VAJDOS JAMES LOVEJOY i I CYNTHIA WENDEL ANDY VESELKA LAURIE SLOVAK KEVIN PONCIK THE ■- STATE jjmpnriPiPAt BAN K P. O. BOX 5 LOUISE, TEXAS 77455 63 T W I R L E R 8 1 MICHELLE 64 Gwen ANDY AND PAT ROWTON 1408 N. Mechanic St. El Campo, Texas 77437 Office 713-543 9001 CHEERLEADERS Karen — Head BOYS BASKETBALL 1980 Emil Orsak Terry Marek Mike Stavinoha Lee Roddy Elton Callis Randy Strnadel Marvin Long Howard Callis Kenny McClain Duane Naiser MERCURY LINCOLN SKYLINE FORD SALES INC. Ford — Lincoln — Mercury 1912 North Mechanic El Campo, Texas Phone 543-2753 66 VARSITY 1 l Coach Lovejoy JUNIOR VARSITY FRANK J.MAREK Sand, Gravel, and Shell Hauling Louise, Texas 648 2216 ALL THE WAY, HORNETS 67 L0UI8E H0RNETTE8 Belinda Poncik Sandy Buenger Carol Denton Gwen Owens JUNIOR VARSITY Standing: Mgr. Lydia Warner, Lisa Poncik, Betty Knebel, Coach Reck, Sharon Wendel, Michelle Holub, Tracey Naiser, Kneeling: Lori Wilson, Lisa Marek, Estella Gonzales, Linda Buzek. Cycle Shop 106 S. THIRD ST. P. O. DRAWER 737 512 771-2197 GANADO. TEXAS 77962 69 BASKETBALL ROYALTY KINO Terry Marek QUEEN Sheila Vajdos NOMINEES CROWELL DRILLING COMPANY P.O.Box 105 Phone 648 2251 Louise, Texas Water Well Drilling Irrigation and Commercial 1980 GOLF — TENNI8 BOYS’ GOLF REGIONAL ALTERNATES Top Row: Dirk, Kevin, Emil, James, Thomas Bottom Row: Rene, Mike, Andy, Tony BOYS' TENNIS James, Terry, Randy, Carl, Calvin Randy Strnadel LOUISE ELECTRIC Gibson Vajdos Commercial, Residential and Grain Dryers Phone 648 2305 Andy V., Michael S., Kevin P., James L, Dirk R. REGIONAL ALTS. Tom G., Rene O., Bruce P., Tony S., Emil O. Gia R., Marilyn H., Doris C., Sandy B. Compliments of ISAACSON and CARRICO MFG. CO. and THE APPAREL MART 72 1980 TRACK BOYS' TRACK Elton, Tim, Luis, Howard, Reynaldo, John, Paul. GIRLS' TRACK Standing: JoEtta, Deanne, Laurie, Cynthia, Sheila, Sharon, Coach Pittman. Kneeling: Lisa, Linda, Felicia, Debbie. Sitting: Betty Jo, Lisa State Oualifier Long Jump Sheila Vajdos MAREK GARAGE Auto Repairs and Parts P. O. Box 24 Telephone 648-2681 Louise, Texas 73 1979 TRACK Reynaldo, Terry, Jeff, Mike, Thomas, Luis, Jacinto Regional Qualifiers Gwen, Laurie, Jaki, Cynthia, Coach Pittman, Sharon, Sheila, Kathy, Rachael, Linda, LuAnne, Felicia, Karen STATE MEET Long Jump Jeff Lovejoy -V. TRACK STATE MEET Jaki — 440 Sheila — Long Jump 1 REGIONAL QUALIFIERS STATE MILE RELAY Laurie, Sheila, Jaki, Karen HILLJE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, INC. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wendel Fertilizers — Seeds — Chemicals We don't want all the business ... just yours HORNET RELAYS wy 75 JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS SEVENTH GRADE TRACK 1979 EIGHTH GRADE TRACK TENNIS 1979 1980 SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL SET e e t EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL SEVENTH GRADE TRACK 1980 EIGHTH GRADE TRACK 1980 SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL Stop— Fill Up — and Eat With the King KACER'S DAIRY KING GIRLS’ SPORTS J R. SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL SEVENTH GRADE TRACK 1979 H I G H EIGHTH GRADE TRACK 1979 SEVENTH GRADE TRACK 1980 EIGHTH GRADE TRACK 1980 UJUlsr (coop) EL CAMPO FARMERS CO-OP SOCIETY (coop) El Campo — Hillje r. mm HH JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS JR. HIGH TWIRLERS 78 Lab Animals Richard and Gloria Slovak Rt. 2 Box 161A Ph. 543 4165 F.F.A. QWEETHEART Cynthia Wendel CUSTOM APPLICATION JOHNNIE CHROMACAK Phone 648 2905 Louise, Texas 77455 Danila Sablatura Area III President 1979-1979 F.H.A. Sheila Vaidos Area III V.P. of Recreation 1979-1980 Andy Veselka Scott Strnadel Compliments of CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY ■ A f � r ___ OUTSTANDING FUTURE OUTSTANDING FUTURE HOMEMAKER FARMER Sheila Vajdos Andy Veselka FLORAL GARDENS Hattie Droid A Complete Floral Service 710 W. Jackson 543-2705 El Campo, Texas FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS Pres. — Laurie Slovak V. Pres. — Jeanenne Johnson Sec. — Sheila Vajdos Treas. — Cynthia Wendel Pari. — Sandy Koudela Hist. —Veronica Oliver Sponsor Mrs. Strnadel 83 Compliments of INDEPENDENT SUPPLY s V WT VK. IPm STUDENT COUNCIL mici GULF COAST HYDRAULICS SUPPLY Hwy. 59 North P. O. Box 465 Louise, Texas 77455 Jim Walker Eileen Walker Phone 648 2632 84 LIBRARY ASSISTANTS AREA VOCATIONAL STUDENTS SPEECH AND DRAMA CLUB 86 DISTRICT U.I.L. 1979 SPELLING SHORTHAND Sharon. JoElta, Carol, Randy, Laurie M., Veronica, Fran- Lisa. Danita, Lori, Monica ces SLIDE RULE Carlos Gonzalez POETRY Gwen, Erin, Veronica, Francis, Estella, Michelle NUMBER SENSE Gerald, Carol, Michelle. Randy DEBATE Deanne.Jeanenne i w m TYPING Frances. Theresa, Cynthia, Sheila, Carol READY WRITING JoEtta, Marilyn A. PETERSON CO. Plumbing, Hardware, Paints Furniture, Oil, Glass Louise, Texas Phone 648 2301 INFORMATIVE SPEAKING Lisa, David. Monica SCIENCE Andy, Jetl. Terry Not Shown: Ronald Marek PROSE Monica. Marilyn, JoEtta, Shallee. Carol DISTRICT U.I.L. 1980 SHORTHAND Carol, Liz. Sheila, Cynthia TYPING Carol. Lisa. Jeanenne SCIENCE Robbie. Terry, Lydia, Chris, Andy. Sam A. PETERSON CO. Plumbing, Hardware, Paints 88 Furniture, Oil, Glass Louise, Texas Phone 648-2301 Sharon. Monica. Randy. Karen. Gia. Linda NUMBER SENSE Randy. Gerald, Carol. Michelle INFORMATIVE SPEAKING Monica SPELLING Lydia, Lisa. Sharon, Randy. Veronica FEATURE WRITING Cynthia. JoEtta. Veronica EDITORIAL WRITING Monica, Carol. Linda NEWSWRITING Linda. Tracey. Shallee READY WRITING JoEtta. Cynthia. Frances APPLING FEED AND SEED Wendland and Weiser Feeds Golden Acres Seeds Box 96 Phone 648 2964 Louise, Texas U.I.L. ONE-ACT PLAY Toby..........................................Kevin Poncik Susan ........................................Laurie Slovak Voice 1 ...................................Jeanenne Johnson Voice 2................................................Carol Denton Voice 3...............................................JoEtta Boysen Chorus 1......................................Veronica Oliver Chorus 2......................................Gerald Wendel Chorus 3........................................ Deanne Marek Chrous 4......................................Greg Spanihel Crew:........Estella Gonzales, Paul Ramirez, Luis Miranda, Tony Spanihel 90 MIKE BETTY JO PRASEK GROCERY MARKET Compliments of EL CAMPO PHARMACY Your Rexall Store 51 I North Mechanic Lorence Krueger Charles E. Taylor 91 Linda Buzek — Newswriting JoEtta Boysen — Ready Writing Shorthand Carol Krauskopt Liz Lovejoy 1979 REGIONAL CONTESTANT Slide Rule Carlos Gonzalez 1980 REGIONAL CONTESTANT U.I.L. STATE CONTESTANTS 1979 TYPING Sheila Vajdos SPELLING Laurie Marek Danila Sablatura SHORTHAND Lori Henderson 1980 TYPING Lisa Morton Carol Denton SHORTHAND ALT. Carol Krauskopf MR. AND MRS. E. B. CALLAWAY Your EXXON Dealer Used Cars, Sales and Service Phone 648-2300 Louise, Texas 95 1980 JR.-8R. BANQUET 1980 JR.-8R. PROM YOU DECORATED MY LIFE 96 OSHMAN DRY GOODS El Campo, Texas 1979 PROM AND BANQUET SENIORS AT f+ ' Zt THEIR BEST a Thomas Garcia Emil Orsak David Bubela Joe Martinez Sheila Vajdos Donna Hrncir Laurie Slovak Liz Lovejoy Douglas Koudela Clifford Jansky Kevin Poncik Kevin Winzenreid Karen Churan Becky Roome Wanda Stavinoha Belinda Poncik 98 A GOOD LOOKIN BUNCH Paul Rameriz James Lovejoy Tony Spanihel Randy Strnadel Julie Leopold Cynthia Wendel Cindy Carleston Ramona Hajovsky Calvin Warzecha Michael Stavihoha Andy Veselka Jimmy Martinez Theresa Weston Carol Krauskopf Frances Zbranek Veronica Oliver 99 1979 GRADUATION Laurie Marek Jett Holub Marilyn Holik Valedictorian Salutatorian Senior Scholarship HONOR STUDENTO Randy Strnadel David Mondrik Michelle Holub 102 1980 GRADUATION © Junior David Mondrik HONOR STUDENTS Sophomore Carol Denton Valedictorian Randy Strnadel Salutatorian Andy Veselka Freshman Robbie Vajdos Ushers SEE YA ROUND Vi, s A Autographs Tayior Publishing Company i'--