Louise High School - Hornet Yearbook (Louise, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1983 volume:

THE 1983 HORNET Published By THE CLASS OF 1983 LOUISE HIGH SCHOOL Louise, Texas SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS Hornet High Fashion Army Recruits? Esy and the Artists “One, Two, Three, Paint!' The Sign of Our Time 2 We Broke It! We Broke It! DEDICATION MR. JAMES HENDERSON We, the Senior Class of 1983, dedicate this Yearbook to you in appreciation of your enthusiasm, dedication, and affection while enriching our lives during our time together at L.H.S. MRS. SHERRY STOGNER MR. GEORGE ROWLAND SCHOOL BOARD Standing: Mike Maxey, Edward Wendel - Secretary, Larry Holub - President, Jim Garrett. Seated: John Schmidt, Laurine Poncik - Secretary Pro-Tern, Jerome Veselka - Vice-President. ADMINISTRATION Mr. J.N. Stmadel Superintendent Mr. G.A. Stogner Principal FACULTY LOUISE Miss Betty Lilie Mrs. Gail Silliman Mrs. Bernice Polasek Mrs. Kelly Pool Kindergarten Kindergarten First Grade First Grade Mrs. Patsy Sanders Miss Brenda Petersen Mrs. Ercyle Henderson Mrs. Elaine Rowland Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fourth Grade Mrs. Shirley Hahn Fifth Grade Mrs. Martha Nell Webb Fifth Grade Mrs. Debra Hamman Title I Teacher Mrs. Patricia Davis Resource Teacher 6 FACULTY Mr. Tom Miller Biology. P.E., Jr. High Science Mrs. Maxine Miller Jr. High Girls Coach, Health Mr. James Henderson Band Director, Social Studies Mr. John Carleston Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Wynelle Strnadel High School English, Spanish, Library Mrs. Sherry Stogner Mrs. Mildred Spanihel Mr. George Rowland Typing, Shorthand, Vocational Art, Social Bookkeeping Homemaking Studies, General Business Mrs. Evelyn Lilie Mrs. Ruth Winkler Jr. Sr. Math Jr. High Language Arts Mrs. Virginia Barosh, R.N. School Nurse Mr. George Lehnert Guidance Counselor 7 LHS FACULTY Mr. Wm. D. Johnson Math, Science, Athletic Director, Head Football Coach Mr. Tom Lovejoy Math, Ass’t Football Coach, Varsity Basketball Coach Mr. Virgil Quintero Ass’t Coach, P.E., Drivers Education. Miss Li Krenek Science, Girls P.E. Mrs. Wanda Plentl Social Studies, High School English. Miss Linda Richter Jr. High Language Arts. Mr. Billy J. Youngblood Jr.-Sr. High Social Studies. Miss Linda Cunningham All Levels P.E. Varisty Girls Coach. SPECIAL APPRECIATION MR. RICKY MILLER and MR. JERRY MICHNA We wish to express our sincere thanks for your continuous help, support, and time spent providing safety at our sports events. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1983 Mr. Jesse Gibson Thanks for your help in securing an automobile for our driver training program. 8 SCHOOL PERSONNEL SECRETARIES Mrs. Helen Carleston Mrs. Eula Mae Crowell Mrs. Rebecca Taska AIDES Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Marek Mrs. Branscum Mrs. Matus TAX ASSESSORS Mr. Edwin Domak Mrs. Josephine Domak 9 CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Koenig Mrs. Marek Mrs. Krauskopf Mrs. Orsak CUSTODIANS Mr. Gardner, Mr. Blake Mr. Howray Mrs. Solis Mrs. Rodriguez BUS DRIVERS Mrs. Billington Miss Krenek Mr. Youngblood Mrs. Barosh Mr. Miller Mrs. Francis Mr. Lehnert 10 SENIORS CYNTHIA ANN (CINDY) BUZF.K Bom: June 5, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Sports Banquet Server 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Server 2; School Board Dinner Server 2; Chamber of Commerce Banquet Server 2; Class Favorite 2; Annual Staff 3, 4, Editor 4; Student Council 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Powder Puff 3; FTA 3, 4, Secretary 4; Library Assistant 4. Likes: Horror Movies, sunsets, children, writing, and stormy weather. Dislikes: People who think they are perfect, and being interrupted while I am working. Favorite Pastime: Being with someone special. Favorite Songs: Wildfire and “Footprints”. Plans For the Future: College KIMBERLY ANN (KIM) COURVILLE Bom: March 4, 1965, Ganado, Texas. Class President 1, 2; Vice-President 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen Nominee 4; Head Cheerleader 4; Prom Server 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Powder Puff 1, 2, Area Meeting 1, 2, 3, 4. Likes: Dallas Cowboys, shrimp, parties, weekends, and going to the beach. Dislikes: Houston Oilers, homework, staying home on weekends, and waking up early. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around on Sundays, watching soap operas, eating, and being with someone very special to me. Favorite Songs: “You and I”, “Truly”, and “Mickey”. Plans for the Future: Undecided. 12 HERLINDA GONZALEZ Born: January 21, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Future Homemakers of America 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 4, Band Sweetheart Nominee; Award Banquet server 1, 2, 3; Chamber of Commerce Banquet server 2. Likes: DALLAS COWBOYS, ice cream, rabbits, going to the beach, and cold weather. Dislikes: Snakes, spiders, pickles, rock music, and homework. Favorite Pastimes: Going places, sleeping late, and being with someone special. Favorite Songs: “For Your Eyes Only”, and “Truly”. Plans for the Future: Undecided. BETTY JO KNEBEL Bom: July 5, 1965, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 3, President 4, Area Meeting 3, 4, State Meeting 3, Powder Puff Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Queen Escort; FT A 2, 3, 4, Parliamentarian 4; Library Asst. I, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honorable Mention 3, Co-Captain 4. FFA Sweetheart 3. Homecoming Queen Norn. Likes: Sleeping late, basketball, and going to GANADO. Dislikes: Weekends coming to an end, homework, and TESTS. Favorite Pastimes: Being with that someone special, going to the bay, and eating. Favorite Songs: “What’s Forever For”, and Let’s Get It Up”. MARSHA LYNNE (MARPHA) KNEBEL Bom: October 2, 1964, El Campo, Texas. Class Officer, Treasurer 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Area Meeting I, 2, 3, 4, Powder Puff 1, 2, 4; Prom Server 2, Sports Banquet Server 3. Likes: Dallas Cowboys, weekends, parties, volleyball, and going to the beach. Dislikes: Houston Oilers, tests, big mouths, and waking up early. Favorite Pastimes: Being with friends and watching soap operas. Favorite Songs: ‘‘You and 1”, “Who can it be now”, and “Everybody wants you”. By these words we shall know hen “That’s so dumb.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. MARIA VIRGINIA LUCIO Bom: August 3, 1965, ti Campo, Texas. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Exp. Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Sweetheart Nominee 3, 4, Band Sweetheart 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 4. powder puff 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Favorite 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Server 2; Homecoming Queen Nominee 4; FT A 4. Likes: Dallas Cowboys, joking around, warm weather, and being around my friends. Dislikes: Celery, Stuck-up people, being pressured, and being bored. Favorite Pastimes: Swimming, being with people who are special to me, and having fun. Favorite Songs: “For Your Eyes Only”. “Open Arms”, and “Truly”. Plans for the Future: College 14 LISA KAY MAREK Bom: June 16, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, PowderpufT 1,2, 3, 4, PowderpufT Queen Escort 4; FTA 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Graduation Usher 2; Band 1, 2, 3, Band Sweetheart 3; Class Favorite 1; Homecoming Queen 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Head 3. Likes: Sleeping late, going to the beach, watching T.V., riding around with friends, and listening to the radio. Dislikes: People who think they are it, being bored, homework, and getting into trouble. Favorite Pastimes: Being with my friends, partying on weekends, and going to dances. Favorite Songs: “Truly,” Just you and I,” and “Mickey.” Plans for the Future: College. TERRY LYNN RODDY Bom: April 23, 1964, El Campo, Texas. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Awards Banquet Server, Librarian 1„ 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2. Likes: Dallas Cowboys, Shrimp, partying and dances. Dislikes: Oilers, homework, stew, and spiders. Favorite Pastimes: Being with friends, and going to the beach. Favorite Songs: “You and I” and “Mickey.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. 15 ESTER (DeLEON) SAUNAS Bom: April 10, 1964, Hondo, Texas. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Powderpuflf football 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 2, 3,; Librarian 2. Likes: Country and Western Music, horses, dogs, seafood, and Cheetos. Dislikes: Spiders, Mondays, arguing, stuck-up people, and the Dallas Cowboys. Favorite Pastime: Being with two very special people. Favorite songs: “Heavenly Bodies”, “Just you and I”, and “It’s hard for me to say I'm Sorry”. CHRISTINE OLIVIA SOLIS Bom: February 16, 1965. Ganado, Texas. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Typing Participant 3; Typing Regional Alternate 3; Awards Banquet Server 1; Chamber of Commerce Banquet Server 2. Likes: Houston Oilers, horses, cold weather, movies, and Ronnie Milsap. Dislikes: Bananas, peas, bossy people, people who think they are “IT”, and staying home on weekends. Favorite Pastimes: Being with that Special Person, laughing and joking around with my friends, and watching a good movie on TV. Favorite Songs: “Endless Love,” “He Got You”, “Truly”, and “Smokey Mountain Rain”. Plans for the Future: College and a Whole lot of Fun Times. 16 LYDIA ANN WARNER Bom: December 18, 1964, EI Campo, Texas. Band 1,2,3. Experimental Ens. 1,2,3, Clarinet Quartet 2, Saxophone Quartet 3, Band Sweetheart Nominee 3; Spelling 1,3; Science 1,2,3,4; Calculator 3,4, Regional Alt. 3; Typing 2; Basketball 2, Mgr. 1; Track 1, Mgr.2; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4; Bluebonnet Girls State 3; NHS 3,4, President 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3,4; Library Assnt. 1 [2,3,4; Annual Staff 3, 4; One-Act Play 3,4; Power Puff Football 1,2,3,4. Likes: Dallas Cowboys, Pickups, Shrimp, Horses, and Dogs. Dislikes: Houston Oilers, Spiders, Mustard, and Texas A M. Favorite Pastimes: Shooting Pool, Swimming, and Hunting. Favorite Songs: She’s Not Really Cheating”, “I’m Gonna Hire a Wino”, and “Why Don’t We Get Drunk . Plans For The Future: College and More Good Times. LORI LYNN WILSON Bom: July 31, 1965, Witchita, Kansas. FHA 1,2,3,4, Powder Puff 1,3,4, Powder Puff Queen Escort 4; Sports Banquet Server 1; FTA 3,4; Librarian Assnt. 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 1,2,3,4; Prom Server 2; Basketball 1,2; Track 2, Band 1,2,3,4, Band Ensembles 1,2,3, Twirler 2, Drum Major 3, State 3. Likes: Mashed Potatoes, Pickles, Babies, and Steak. Dislikes: Snakes, People who think they are perfect. Peas and Rats. Favorite Pastimes: Being someone special. Eating, Riding Around, and Twirling. Favorite Songs: Hard to Say I’m Sorry”, “Nobody”, and “What’s Forever For”. Plans For The Future: College, Work, and Marriage. 17 GLENN EDWARD BUENGER Bom: July 24, 1965, Ganado, Texas. Football 4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3,4, FFA Show String 1,2,3,4, Powder Puff cheerleader 2,3, Coach 4, Queen nominee 4; Homecoming Queen escort; Prom King 3; FTA 2,3,4. Likes: Chevy trucks. Fishing, Parties, Rock music, and going to the livestock shows. Dislikes: Fords, onions, arguing, homework, and having nothing to do. Favorite Pastimes: Hunting, water skiing, and having fun with my friends. Favorite songs: “Everybody Wants You,”“Watcha Gonna Do When I'm Gone?” Plans for the future: Undecided ELTON PRESCOTT CALLIS Bom: July 3, 1965, Ganado, Texas. Football 1,2,3,4, First Team All District, Defensive Back 3,4, Team Captain 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Second Team All District 3, Team Captain 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Prom server 2. Likes: Playing basketball, listening to “Magic 102”, and talking to girls. Dislikes: Staying at home on weekends. Favorite Pastimes: Watching Dr. J put his move on someone and watching George Jefferson and Florence arguing. Favorite Songs: “Can I” and “Don’t Fight the Feeling.” Plans for the future: College 18 HOWARD GEORGE CALLIS. JR. Bom: March 29, 1964, Ganado, Texas. Football 1, 2,3,4, Hon. Mention Defensive Back and Defensive Linebacker 3, Team Captain 3,4; Basketball 1 2,3,4, Hon. Mention 3, Team Captain 3; Track 1,2,3.4. Likes: Sports, Talking to girls, Listening to “Magic 102”. Dislikes: Homework, Losing. Favorite Pastimes: Playing Basketball, Going Places. Favorite Song: “Wild and Loose” Plans for the Future: Playing College Football. JOHN LEE FRANCIS Bom: July 7, 1965, Crowley, Louisiana. Football 1,2,3,4, Second Team Def. 2, First Team Off. and Def. 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4, State Band Ensemble 2, Experimental Band Ensemble 1,2,3; Student Council 4; FFA 1, Powder Puff Football Band 1. Likes: Sports and sleeping. Dislikes: Onions and working. Favorite Pastimes: Taking it easy. Favorite Songs: “Fantasy” and “American Heartbeat”. Plans For The Future: College. 19 CHRISTOPHER ALAN FUCIK Bom: November 29, 1964, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2,3.4, All-District Defense 3; Basketball 1,2; Band 1; Science 1,2,3,4, Regional Alternate 3; National Honor Society; FFA 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, 4; Lone Star Farmer, Agricultural Mechanics 3; Powder Puff Band 1, Cheerleader 2, Coach 3,4. Likes: Hunting, Dallas Cowboys and Cheerleaders, Playing football and Going out with friends on weekends. Dislikes: Pittsburg Stcelers, Howard Cosell and English. Favorite Pastimes: Riding around, playing video games, and listening to rock music. Favorite Songs: “Iron Man,” “Flying High Again,” and “Where Have All the Good Times Gone.” Plans for the Future: College. THOMAS WILLIAM KRAUSKOPF Bom: September 4, 1964, El Campo, Texas. Football 4; Basketball 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 3,4, Lone Star Farmer 3, Star Chapter Farmer 2, Star Greenhand 1, Powder Puff Cheerleader 2,3, Band 1, Coach 4; Student Council 1,4. Likes: Rock Music, Livestock Shows, and Dallas Cowboys. Dislikes: Homework and hot weather. Favorite Pastime: Hunting. Favorite Song: Turn Me Loose.” Plans for the Future: College. 20 MICHAEL DARRIN KULCAK Bom: February 8, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Football 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4, State Convention 2, Powder Puff Cheerleader 2, FFA Show String 2,3.4, FFA President 3,4, Student Advisor 4, Beef Production Award 3, Lone Star Farmer Degree 4; FT A 4; Class Vice-President 2; Class President 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; N.H.S. Treasurer 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4. Likes: Livestock shows, building things, being outdoors, and weekends. Dislikes: Homework, cold weather, Mondays, and fanatics. Favorite Pastimes: Working with cattle and just taking it easy. Favorite Songs: “Smokey Mountain Rain” and “Southern Nights . Plans For the Future: College and doing whatever makes me happy. RICHARD TROY LEAL Bom: June 5, 1965, Ganado, Texas. Band 1,2, Band Ensemble 1; Basketball 4. Likes: Basketball, Philidelphia 76’ers, hunting, Dallas Cowboys, and girls. Dislikes: School, Houston Oilers, Monday mornings, people who think they are it, and English. Favorite Pastime: Riding around with friends, going to dances, and just shooting the breeze. Favorite Songs: “Down Under”, “Don’t Fight It”, and “Fantasy”. Plans For the Future: College and work. 21 JOSEPH JEROME MAIXJTA Bom: October 10, 1964, El Campo, Texas. Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Golf 2,3,4, Regional Alts. 2,3; FFA 1,2,3,4, Powder Puff Band 1,2 Powder Puff Queen 4, FFA Talent Team 3; Area 3 Regional Typing 3; Junior Class Favorite. Likes: Basketball, Golf, THE KINKS. EMOTIONS, and Fords. Dislikes: Hot weather and Practicing sports after school. Favorite Pastimes: Playing my guitar and driving my “Pony.” Favorite Songs: Destroyer,” “Pearl Necklace,”and “Down Under”. Plans for the Future: College TIMOTHY OCHOA Bom: March 18, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Football 1,2,3,4, Second Team All-District 3, Hon. Men. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Tennis 2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Ens. l,2,4;State Ens. 2, Band Beau 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4. Likes: Playing Tennis, 76ers, Weekend football and basketball, Mopar Cars and Good Looking women. Dislikes: Cowboys, Not having fun, Being sick. Country Music and Doing bonus typing. Favorite Pastimes: Going to dances. Talking to girls, Being with my Friends and Crusing in my Dodge Swinger. Favorite Songs: Let’s go Dancing,” and “Dirty Laundry.” Plans for the Future: Undecided. 22 ISIDORE (ESY) PEREZ Bom: December 25, 1963, El Campo, Texas. Football 2; Track 4; Annual Staff 4; FTA 4; FFA 1,2,3,4. Officer 3,4, FHA Server 3,4, Powder Puff Cheerleader 2, Powder Puff Head Twirler 2, Powder Puff Coach 4. Likes: Country and Western music. Boots, Rodeos, Boxing, and Mexican food. Dislikes: Rock music, People who think they’re it. Feeding my hogs in winter. Locking them up when they get out, and Biology. Favorite Pastimes: Going to dances, and Riding horses. Favorite Songs: “Heavenly Bodies”and “War is Hell.” By These Words You Shall Remember Him: “Bad Toad Plans for the Future: Work SAMUEL ANTON POPP JR. Bom: January 23, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,2,3,4, Band Solo 1, Band Ensemble 1,2,3, Experimental Ensemble 1,2,3, Band Beau; Vocational Agriculture 1,2,3,4, Talent Team 3,4, District 3, 4, Area 3,4, Parlimentarian 1,2, Powder Puff Band 1,2, Cheerleader 3, Coach 4, Queen Nominee 4, Crop Production Award 3; Spelling 2,3; Science 1, Alt. 2; National Honor Society 3,4, Secretary 4; Student Council 3,4, President 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Server 3; Class Favorite 2. Likes: Dancing anytime, anyplace. Winning talent team contests. Best friends. Ford trucks, and Having a good time. Dislikes: The sometimes bad feeling on Sunday mornings, Mondays, Homework, and Getting up early. Favorite Pastimes: Playing the guitar and Listening to my stereo. Favorite Songs: ‘Piece of my Heart and “Working for the Weekend. Plans for the Future: College 23 MARK MATTHEW RODRIQUEZ Bom: June 26, 1965, Ganado, Texas. Football 1,2,3,4, All-District Honorable Mention, Def. Back; Basketball 1,2; Track 3,4; Tennis 3,4, Regional Alt. 3; Jr.-Sr. Prom Server 2. Likes: Sports, cookies, cold weather, S.M.U. Mustangs, and Snicker’s candy bars. Dislikes: Sea food, liver, onions, cartoons, and PARTY POOPERS. Favorite Pastimes: Crusing around with my friends, chasing women, and watching the DALLAS COWBOYS. Favorite Songs: Any Day Now”, “Imagine”, and “Allentown”. Plans for the future: College DOUGLAS PAUL SLOV AK Bom: July 27, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Football 4; Basketball 1,2,4; Golf 2,4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3,4, Showstring 2,3; FTA 2,3,4, Historian 3, Treasurer 4; Science 3,4; A VS Radio and T.V. 3; Class Vice-President 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Server 2. Likes: Rock Music, surfing, and basketball. Dislikes: Winter, discos, and homework. Favorite Pastimes: Going to the beach, and eating. Favorite Songs: “Refugee , “Woman In Love”, and “Southern Cross”. Plans for the future: College 24 GREGORY NEAL STRNADEL Bom: March 27, 1965, El Campo, Texas. FFA 1,2,3,4, President 4, Lone Star Farmer Degree 4, Diversified Livestock Production 3, Beef Production 2, Golf Regional Alt. 2; FTA 2,3,4, Historian 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Server 2; Graduation Usher 1,3; Powder Puff Queen Nominee and Coach 4, Powder Puff Band 1, Cheerleader 2,3; Junior Mid-Coast Santa Gertrudis Assoc. President 4. Likes: Dallas Cowboys, Rodeos, Working Cattle, Stock shows, and Weekends. Dislikes: Homework, Smartalecks, Pittsburg Steelers, and Monday mornings. Favorite Pastimes: Hunting and Being Outdoors. Favorite Songs: “Watcha Gona Do When I’m Gone” and “You Got Lucky . Plans For the Future: College and Ranching. KENNETH WAYNE THOMAS Bom: September 1, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Band 1,2,3,4, Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 1,2,Basketball 3; Track 3; Drama Club 3,4; DAR Award; One Act Play 3,4; Band Beau Nominee 3,4; All-Star Cast Honorable Mention 3; National Honor Society; Boys State 3. Likes: Pepperoni Pizza, Bowling, Bookkeeping, Music, and Holidays. Dislikes: Bell Peppers, Hot weather, Smart alecks, and Tests. Favorite Pastimes: Going out with friends and Going to the bay. Favorite Song: “It’s Hard For Me To Say I’m Sorry”. Plans For the Future: College 25 ROBERT CHARLES (ROBBIE) VAJDOS, JR. Bom: February 2, 1965, El Campo, Texas. Football 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3; Golf 2; Student Council 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Band 1,2,3, Band Ensemble 1,2,3; Science 1,2,3,4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Server 2; Class Treasurer 1; FTA 2,3,4. Likes: Cold weather, flying, Blues Brothers, fast cars, and studyhall. Dislikes: Homework, Hot days, Staying home, and waking up early. Favorite Pastimes: Going places and having fun with my friends. Favorite Songs: “Red Barchetta” and “Candy-O”. Plans For The Future: Commercial Pilot, and College. Motto Today Decides Tomorrow Flower Carnation Colors Blue and Gold Senior Sponsors Mrs. Miller, Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Stogner 26 JUNIORS Terri Baker Robbie Churan Cynthia Foster Cindy Fried Diane Gonzalez Laurie Howell Fredia Leopold Mary Lou Martinez Renae Merta Debbie Mondrik Carolyn Morton Robin Popp Holly Sulak Carol Veselka Our destination is Unknown. Our achievements are Many. 28 Herman Anderson Jimmy Barrera Dale Crowell Manuel Garcia Mario Garcia 29 Patty Adasc Patricia Garcia Audrey Hendrix Rachel Lira Connie Livanec Serena Miller Jackie Ochoa Tammie Owens 32 Heath Roddy David Brewer Greg Buzek Darrell Griffin Eric Guthrie Dwayne Holub David Kulcak Ricky Marck Aubrey Miller Jeffery Popp Romy Robinson 33 DIANA SPANIHEL DARRELL GRIFFIN 34 SOPHMORE FAVORITES 817 West Loop Between Hwy. 71 Hwy. 59 SILVER tgA WING gP BALLROO M R.J. HAFNER, owner El Campo, Texas ph. 543-5532 543-8633 Tammy Janak Donna Koudela Patricia Lucio Sherryl Macha Sherry Hubenak Audrey Merta Peggy Merta Bernadette Ochoa Michelle Pavlu Robin Roddy Amy Roomc Cindy Sablatura Dawn Schoeneberg Brenda Stavinoha Jennifer Stoncrock Marcie Sulak Joanna Vitcra Linda Wendel 36 Joey Adasc Glenn Anderson Edward Gonzalez Bill Means Johnny Moreno Nick Ochoa Mark Piwonka Toby Popp John Rodriquez Pete Soliz Russell Sulak Charles Tucker “We Are What We Say 37 AUDREY MERTA TOBY POPP FRESHMAN FAVORITES Is moNAZ. ELEMENTARY Bottom Row: T. Nielson. S. Buzek. B. Merta, K. Denton, V. Olsovsky. K. Shelton. M. Rocha. L. Solis. Second Row: J. Vitera, C. Kxpoc, E. Janak. C. Basham, F. Morales. C. Perez, S. Koudela. Third Row: W. Plenti, E. Garza. D. Fucik, M. Stavinoha, P. Baker. R. Bezdck, L. Stogncr, B. Basham, D. Guthrie. B. Johnson. Fourth Row: A. Hardeway, K. Anderson, R. Deleon, G. Anderson, R. Valigura, J. Gutierrez, W. Bennett. Fifth Row: S. Hubcnak. S. Jackson, U. Miller, T. Jackson, P. Wcssols, D. Hmcir Bottom Row: J. Phillips, A. Garcia, S. Courville. S. Merta, I. Martinez, P. Vitera, K. Stchno. K. Granek. Second Row: P. Perez. J. Sulak. N. Simko, D. Livancc. F. Tamcz, H. Hcmandcs, C. Lucio, C. Quintero, Third Row: M. Krcnek, R. Dixon. L. Miller, L. Francis, S. Anderson, T. Kulcak. D. Brewer, C. Mondrik, L. Miller. Fourth Row: F. Trahan. C. Pemberton. B. Gonzalez. L. Merta, K. Jackson. R. Gonzales, D. Lilie 40 Bottom Row: I. Garcia. L. Morton, V. Miller, L. Johnson, M. Barclay. M. Pemberton, C. Johnson, S. Sulak. J. Martinez. Second Row: J. J. Ochoa, M. Ochoa, L. Schoeneberg, R. Noster. D. Schocnebcrg. K. Morgan, T. Ochoa. R.Churan. Third Row:C. Howell, J. Popp, M. Koudela. J. Cardenas. J. Basham, J.Crowell, A. Magninat. Top Row: A. North, S. Lucio, L. Moreno, T. Walker, M. Herrera, L. Kulcak. M. Rodriguez, T. Ochoa 41 Chico Perez and Ramiro DeLeon Bottom Row: C. Clark, K. Burge, S. Denton, S. Merta, K. Popp. M. Krasucky Second Row: D. Hendrix, D. Hmcir, A. Gonzales, T. Nunez, M. Garcia, D. Means. Third Row: R. Popp, G. Herrera, C. Abbott, L. Cardenas, S. Camp 42 Bottom Row: V. Magninet, R. Merta, B. Mauch, A. Taska, S. Fucik, C. Fried. Second Row: R. Wagnor, B. Nielsen, D. Garcia, R. Garcia, D. Martinez. Third Row: R. Leal, T. Jackson, L. Tucker, M. Roddy, J. Baker Bottom Row: D. Ochoa. T. Schulze, K. Cranek, C. Pustejovsky, A. Dixon, C. Anderson, J.D. Barosh. Top Row: B. Clark, T. Sulak, B. Baklik. R. Rodriquez, C. Jackson, J. Anderson. Bottom Row: J. Johnson, A.Long, L. Rocha. S. Schoeneberg, S. Herrera, K. Gutierrez, L. Simko. Top Row: T. Williams. J. Holab, W. Janek, M. Baker, M. Matus. J. Roades, J. Morgan. 43 Bottom Row: K. Horn, K. Popp, M. Gonzales, L. Thomas, B. Anderson. J. Solis, T. Means, P. Berez. Second Row: J. Garza, S. Bernhard, W. Shelton, L. Beltran, C. Autry, M. Lilie, B. Manrriquez. Top Row: S. Janak, D. Wendel, J. Merta, L. Socha, A. McClain, R. Cedillo. Bottom Row: L. Wendel, K. Allen, M. Rodriquez, S. Macha, S. Barclay, D. Orsak, J. Ochoa, C. Fried. Second Row: C. Roades, B. Churan, T. Ochoa. R. Vitera, S. Gonzalez, H. Herrera, C. Srubar. Top Row: N. DeLeon, M. Manrriquez, K. Stockton, T. Molberg. T. Hardeway, S. Camp. 44 Bottom Row: V. Garza, M. Rodriquez, J. Gerla, T. Jackson, D. Parson, T. Ferguson, J. Magninat. Top Row: M. Sulak, H. Rodriquez, B. Kelly, M. Moreno, B. Roome, J. Herrera, D. Means til | • Bottom Row: L. Mauch, T. Wagner, G. McClain, O. Puente. D. Allen, L. Carlsen, T. Nunez. Top Row: K. Ochoa, H. Manrriquez, M. Meranda C. Hardeway, J. Barosh, J.K. Cranek 45 Bottom Row: E. Garcia, L. Koudela, T. Krasucky, A. Wood, R. Reck, B. Crume, M. Crume. Middle Row: 1. Martinez, J. Hogan, P. Camp, Z. Johnson, J. Garcia, H. Puente. Top Row: C. McKelvy, S. Matus, S. Piwonka, M. Garcia, R. Herrera. Bottom Row: L. Garcia, N. DeLeon, M. Proctor, J. Guerrera, T. Krasucky, L. Hooks, P. Martinez. Middle Row: J. Krpec, A. Rodriguez, J. Ochoa, J. McKeon, R. Gonzales, B. Krasucky. Top Row: R. Williams, C. Green, S. Peter, J. Phillips, A. Rodriguez. HORNET FOOTBALL ELTON CALLIS JOHN FRANCIS HOWARD CALLLIS 1st. Team Def. 1st. Team Off. 2nd. Team Off. 2nd. Team Off. 1st Team Def. 48 TIMMY OCHOA TOMMY KRAUSKOPF RAY HARDEWAY MARK RODRIQUEZ Hon. Men. Off. Hon. Men. Def. Hon. Men. Off. Hon. Men. Def DALE CROWELL Hon. Men. Def. JOE MALOTA Hon. Men. Off. MUSTANG EXPLORATION CO., INC. Herbert Roades, President P.O. Box 272 Ph. 648-2641 Ixmise, Texas Active in Oil and Gas Exploration ROBBIE VAJDOS CHRIS FUCIK MICHAEL KULCAK KINNAN STOCKTON AUBREY MILLER 6 e JOHN MICHNA Compliments of SABLATURA’S GROCERY Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sablatura Best Wishes to the Hornets I ouise, Texas 49 TOBY POPP MARIO MARTINEZ DARRELL GRIFFIN GLENN ANDERSON RUSSELL SULAK JOHNNY MORENO JEFF POPP B B GULF SERVICE STATION David A. Bezdek P.O. Box 102 Louise, Texas 77455 50 HOMECOMING ROYALTY LISA MAREK TOMMY KRAUSKOPF P. O. BOX 5 LOUISE, TEXAS 77455 THE-Hr STATE HORNETTE Betty Jo Knebel Member FDIC Michelle Phillips Christine Solis Coach Cunningham io 4 a 52 I ATE BANK Maria Lucio fi fir y r. ' r r j BASKETBALL Carol Veselka Audrey Merta Holly Sulak Cycle Shop JUNIOR VARSITY Cindy Sablatura Bemie Ochoa Rachel Lira Tammy Owens Michelle Popp Charlotte Howray Peggy Merta Sena Garcia Patty Adase Linda Wendel Kelly Cranek Rosie Callis Serena Miller Mgr. Connie Livanec t O DRAWS 737 GANADO. TEXAS 77962 53 BOYS BASKETBALL 1983 Elton Callis Tri-Captain 1st Team All Dist. . Howard Callis Tri-Captain 2nd Team All Dist. Joe Malota 2nd Team All Dist. 54 John Francis Tri-Captain Hon. Men. Romy Robinson Hon. Men. FAMILY HAIR DESIGNS Delores Denton KAUTYSHOP phone 543-4253 Troy Leal Timmy Ochoa Doug Slovak Robbie Vajdos Ricky Marek Aubrey Miller J.V.’s Seated: Richard, Russell, Glenn, Toby Standing: Jeff, Greg, Herman. David FRANK J. MAREK Sand, Gravel, and Shell Hauling IxHiise, Texas 648-2216 “ALL THE WAY, HORNETS” 55 BASKETBALL ROYALTY John, Howard, Troy, Joe, Timmy, Robbie, Doug Christine, Maria. Betty Jo CROWELL DRILLING COMPANY P.O. Box 105 Phone 648-2251 Louise, Texas Water Well Drilling Irrigation and Commercial Pump Service 56 TRACK VARSITY GIRLS Brenda Stavinoha Marci Sulak Rosie Callis Christine Solis Linda Wendel Robbie Churan Carol Veselka Holly Sulak Diana Spanihcl Susan Stavinoha Kelly Cranek Bemic Ochoa Connie Livanec Rachel Lira Charlotte Howray VARSITY BOYS John Francis JefT Stchno Howard Callis Herman Anderson Timmy Jansky Kinnan Stockton James Hubenak Elton Callis Mark Rodrigue Ray Hardeway Dwayne Holub Timmy Ochoa Manager: John Rodriquez J.V. BOYS Joey Adase Toby Popp Johnny Moreno Glenn Anderson Russell Sulak Edward Gonzalez Kinnan Stockton REGIONAL QUALIFIER MAREK GARAGE Auto Repairs and Parts P.O. Box 24 Telephone 648-2681 Louise, Texas 57 TENNIS Romy Robinson, Timmy Ochoa, Mark Rodriquez, Ricky Marek REGIONAL QUALIFIERS Mark Timmy Ricky LOUISE ELECTRIC Gibson Vajdos Commercial, Residential and Grain Dryers Phone 648-2305 Romy 58 GOLF STATE MEET QUALIFIERS Romy Robinson Richard Sablatura David Brewer Ricky Marek Joe Malota JUNIOR VARISTY Aubrey Miller Dwayne Holub Bill Means Douglas Slovak Popp A C Air Conditioning -Heating Bobby Popp P.O. Box 71 Louise, Texas phone 648-2872 or 648-2605 HORNET CHEERLEADERS Holly Sulak, Laurie Howell, Kim Courville, Robbie Churan, Lisa Marek 60 Fertilizers Seeds H1LLJE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, INC Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wendel “We don't want all the business . . . just yours” Chemicals EIGHTH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL Chico Perez Joe Vitera Chris Krpec Steven Koudela Gene Anderson Willie Bennett Joey Gutierrez Troy Jackson Ramiro DeLeon Ross Valigura SEVENTH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL Darrell Livanic Henry Hernandez Carlos Lucio Jason Sulak Craig Pemberton Kieth Jackson Deron Lilie Stop-Fill Up-and Eat With the King 61 KACER’S DAIRY KING EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL Machell Stavinoha Debbie Fucik Kim Denton Beverly Merta Deanna Guthrie Sharon Buzek Dina Hmcir Pam Wessels Lisa Stogner Coach Miller SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL Susan Merta Charleen Mondrik Teresa Kulcak Laurie Merta Robin Dixon Liz Miller Kim Stehno Patsy Vitera Shannon Courville Jessica Phillips Kara Cranek Coach Miller “FRANKIE” NOVAK’S MEAT MARKET Specializing in Fresh Meat for Home Freezer Country Style Sausage - Home Cured Bacon - Pepper Cured Ham’s phone 409-543-8664 Home 409-543-6200 205 North, Washington El Campo, Texas 62 JR. HIGH TRACK EIGHTH GRADE BOYS Troy Jackson Ross Valigura Chico Perez Willie Bennett Ramiro DeLeon EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS Barbara Basham Beverly Merta Sharon Buzek Debbie Fucik Undrea Miller Dina Hmcir Kim Denton Pam Wessels Machelle Shavinoha SEVENTH GRADE BOYS Daron Lilie Darryl Livanec Henry Hernandez Kieth Jackson Nelson Simko Romeo Gonzalez Phillip Perez Craig Pemberton Carlos Lucio Jason Sulak SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS Liz Miller Patricia Vitera Jessica Phillips Susan Merta Shannon Courville Laurie Merta Kara Cranek Teresa Kulcak Kim Stehna Charleen Mondrik Robin Dixon Lisa Francis 63 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TWIRLERS EL CAMPO ALUMINUM Liz Miller, Robin Dixon, Charleen Mondrik CHEERLEADERS Lisa Stogner, Michelle Stavinoha, Shannon Courville, Pam Wessels, Dina Hmcir Compliments of El Campo, Texas HONORS BETTY JO KNEBEL KENNETH THOMAS BEST ALL-AROUND 0 J0LJ3 Qk RUNNER-UPS Howard Callis, Chris Fucik. Robbie Maria Lucio, Lydia Warner, Vajdos, Michael Kulcak Lisa Marek, Cindy Buzek TIDE PRODUCTS, INC. “Only the Best Is Fit to Be Tide” Box 1107 El Campo, TX KIM COURVILLE TOMMY KRAUSKOPF SENIOR FAVORITES ROY L. JOHNSON PORTRAITS-WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL QUALITY AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE 208 Oscar El Campo, Texas 67 (409)543-4342 after 4 P.M. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED CINDY BUZEK 68 DOUGLAS SLOVAK LISA MAREK MOST HANDSOME AND MOST BEAUTIFUL METRO AGRICULTURAL SERV ICE, INC. Quality Service at Competitive Prices Aerial Seeding—Spraying—Fertilizing P.O. Box 1240 El Campo, Texas 77437 Phone 543-6241 69 ROBBIE VAJDOS MARIA LUCIO MOST POPULAR SKROVAN’S GROCERY AND MARKET Self-Serve Gas Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Skrovan Ph. Louise 2990 A ELTON CALLIS BETTY JO KNEBEL MOST ATHLETIC JESSE GIBSON CHEVROLET, INC. 543-3321 EI Campo, Texas DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 72 BLUEBONNET GIRLS STATE LYDIA WARNER LONE STAR BOYS STATE KENNETH THOMAS JOSEPH MALOTA D. D. HILLYER SON Louise, Texas “Quality Always Higher Than Price” “Serving the Community Since 1909 73 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA SWEETHEART AUDREY MERTA Compliments of EL CAMPO PHARMACY “Your Rexall Store 511 North Mechanic I orence Krueger Charles E. Taylor ORGANIZATIONS FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS President - Betty Jo Knebel V. President - Robbie Churan Secretary - Cindy Buzek Treasurer - Lisa Marck Reporter - Laurie Howell Parliamentarian - Holly Sulak Historian - Maria Lucio Song Leader - Tammy Owens Advisor - Mildred Spanihel 76 Compliments of CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA STATE PRESIDENT RENAE MERTA EL CAMPO BUILDING CENTER, INC Larry and Janet Holub 116 E. First Street El Campo, Texas ph. 543-2731 77 OUTSTANDING HOMEMAKER Hattie Drozd BETTY JO KNEBEL F.H.A. BEAUS GLENN BUENGER TOMMY KRAUSKOPF FLORAL GARDENS A Complete Floral Service 710 W. Jackson 543-2705 El Campo, Texas FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA m OFFICERS President - Greg Stmadel V. President - Chris Fucik Secretary - Douglas Slovak Treasurer - Glenn Buenger Reporter - Tom Krauskopf Sentinel - Isidore Perez Student Advisor - Mike Kulcak PHONE 713 648-2902 648-2905 LOUISE, TEXAS RADIO DISPATCHED 79 Outstanding Future Farmer Chris Fucik Honarary Chapter Farmer Star Greenhand Crop Production Mr. Mrs. Sells Marci Sulak Daniel Hmcir Farmer’s Union Award Greg Stmadcl Beef Cattle Production David Kulcak Ag Mechanics James Morton Farm Bureau Leadership Award Michael Kulcak Star Chapter Farmer Jeff Popp Poultry Production James Hubcnak F.F.A. Band Douglas, Sam, JefT, Joe, Toby Agricultural Sales Eric Guthrie Diversified Livestock Kinnan Stockton 80 F.T.A. OFFICERS Carol Veselka - Vice President Betty Jo Knebel - Parliamentarian Greg Stmadel - Historian Lisa Marek - President Cindy Buzek - Secretary Douglas Slovak - Treasurer Compliments of INDEPENDENT SUPPLY Ph. 543-2759 543-9762 V oT I V SPONSOR Wynelle Stmadel 81 STUDENT COUNCIL ELCAMPO JEWELRY LOAN 12S East Jackson El Campo, Texas OFFICERS President Sam Popp Kinnan Stockton Timmy Jansky Connie Livanec NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SEATED: Sam Popp, Betty Jo Knebel, Maria Lucio, Kenneth Thomas, Second Row: Fredia Leopold, Carol Veselka, Robbie Vajdos, Lydia Warner, Michael Kulcak, Tommy Krauskopf, Diane Gonzales, Robbie Churan, Holly Sulak, Back Row: Doyle Johnson, Renae Merta, Chris Fucik, Kinnan Stockton, Dale Crowell, John Michna, James Hubenak. 1983 INDUCTEES 1982 INDUCTEES Photography by Glenn 112 West Hillje El Campo, Texas phone 543-4211 senior portraits weddings 83 LIBRARY ASSISTANTS HORNET YEARBOOK STAFF ACTIVITIES HORNET BAND REGIONAL CONTESTANTS TWIRLING QUARTET TWIRLING TRIO Compliments of PRASEK’S HILLJE SMOKEHOUSE Mike Betty Jo 86 TWIRLERS Fredia Leopold Sherryl Macha Brenda Stavinoha Susan Stavinoha Michelle Pavlu Debbie Mondrik DRUM MAJOR Connie Livanec HEAD 87 REGIONAL BAND WIND PERCUSSION CHOIR TWIRLING SOLOS FOUR BRASS CLARINET QUARTET FOUR BRASS FOUR BRASS 88 OSHMAN DRY GOODS El Campo, Texas BAND BEAU AND SWEETHEART TIMMY OCHOA MARIA LUCIO Compliments of ISAACSON and CARRICO MFC. CO. and THE APPAREL MART 89 CONNIE LIVANEC SHERRYL MACHA DEBBIE MONDRIK FREDIA LEOPOLD LINDA’S HAIR FASHIONS Linda Roddy P.O. Box 381 Louise, Texas Ph. 648-2834 STATE CONTESTANTS TWIRLING SOLOS REGION U.I.L. DISTRICT U.I.L. DEBATE Michael Kulcak Marci Sulak CALCULATOR APPLICATION Lydia Warner. Linda Wendel, Brenda Stavinoha, Sherryl Macha, Michelle Pavlu. Doyle Johnson, Connie Livanec A. PETERSON CO. Plumbing, Hardware, Paints Furniture, Oil, Glass Louise, Texas Phone 648-2301 EDITORIAL WRITING Michael Kulcak Lydia Warner HEADLINE WRITING Holly Sulak Renac Merta Robbie Churan PROSE Sherryl Macha Dawn Schocncbcrg Michelle Pavlu Not Pictured: Laurie Howell NUMBER SENSE Dwayne Holub Joey Adase Marci Sulak Fredia Leopold Kelly Cranek El Campo 543-6667 GRIFFIN'S JANITORIAL SERVICE Reasonable Reliable Qualified Ezekiel Griffin 93 FEATURE WRITING Dawn Schocncbcrg Carol Vcsclka Not Pictured: Laurie Howell SPELLING Sam Popp Fredia Leopold JcfT Popp Linda Wendel Audrey Merta Kelly Cranek TYPING Fredia Leopold Carolyn Morton Sam Popp Douglas Slovak Not Pictured: Laurie Howell 94 READY WRITING Donna Koudcla Terri Baker Marci Sulak NEWS WRITING Michelle Pavlu Brenda Stavinoha POETR Y INTERPRETA TION Holly Sulak Debbie Mondrik Carol Veselka SCIENCE Doyle Johnson Chris Fucik Tommy Krasukopf Robbie Vajdos James Hubenak Marci Sulak Not Pictured: Douglas Slovak 95 C Davis Motor Company EI Campo— Cadillac, Olds, Buick, Pontiac GMC Trucks JUNIOR LCiriA'P ' - SENIOR PROM JUNIOR - SENIOR BANQUET V l h ONE ACT PLAY Holly Sulak as Sedonia Carol Veselka as Caroline Ramsey All Star Cast Kenneth Thomas as Todd Allen Honorable Mention 98 James Hubenak as John Huntington Ramsey PINK LEMONADE FOR TOMORROW LOUISE HIGH SCHOOL Chris Fucik, John Francis, Elton Callis Cindy Buzek Betty Jo Knebel, Maria Lucio, Christine Solis VALEDICTORIAN Lydia Warner SALUTATORI AN Robbie Vajdos SENIOR SCHOLA RSHIF Kenneth Thomas 102 Douglas Slovak, Michael Kulcak, Robbie Vajdos, Timmy Ochoa GRADUATION 1983 Ester Salinas, Lydia Warner, Lori Wilson Tommy Krauskopf, Glenn Buenger, Greg Stmadel Isidore Perez, Troy Leal, Howard Callis Kim Courville, Marsha Knebel, Lisa Marek Sam Popp Mark Rodriquez Kenneth Thomas 103 SO - LONG Autographs 105 Autographs Autographs 107 Autographs Autographs 109 Autographs Autographs Autographs 112